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    The Duration of a Pure Discount Bond Is
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The Duration of a Pure Discount Bond Is

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The duration of a pure discount bond is:


A) equal to its half-life.
B) less than that of a comparable coupon bond.
C) independent of the bond's maturity.
D) is equal to the bond's maturity.
E) always equal to one year.

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