A zero percent annual coupon corporate bond with four years to maturity and yield to maturity of 8 percent has a duration of ____ years. Select one: a. 3.71 b. 3.85 c. 3.97 d. 4.12 e. 4.00
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Step 1: Calculate the duration of the zero percent annual coupon corporate bond using the formula: Duration = (1 + y) / y Where y is the yield to maturity in decimal form. Show more…
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