A Bond That Pays Interest Semiannually Has a 6 Percent

Multiple Choice

A bond that pays interest semiannually has a 6 percent promised yield and a price of $1,045. Annual interest rates are now projected to increase 50 basis points. The bond's duration is five years. What is the predicted new bond price after the interest rate change? (Watch your rounding.)

A) $1,020.35
B) $1,069.65
C) $1,070.36
D) $1,019.64
E) None of these choices are correct.