Multiple Choice
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A $1000 par value bond with four years to maturity and a 5 percent coupon has a yield to maturity of 6 percent. Interest is paid annually.
-Refer to Exhibit 13.3. Calculate the Macaulay duration for the bond.
A) 3.19 years
B) 3.36 years
C) 3.57 years
D) 3.72 years
E) 3.84 years
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