USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)

Multiple Choice

USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)
Consider two bonds: both pay annual interest. Bond Y has a coupon of 6 percent per year, maturity of five years, yield to maturity of 6 percent per year, and a face value of $1000. Bond X has a coupon of 7 percent per year, maturity of 10 years, yield to maturity of 4 percent per year, and a face value of $1000.
-Refer to Exhibit 13.13. Calculate the modified duration for Bond X.

A) 4.22
B) 7.8
C) 7.5
D) 9.2
E) 4.34