In all questions below use four decimals points. Suppose you are given the information about the following four bonds that have face value of $100: • The 1-year zero-coupon bond has an YTM of 10%; • The 2-year coupon-bond with annual coupon rate of 3% has an YTM of 2%; • The 3-year zero-coupon bond has an YTM of 6%; • The 4-year coupon-bond with annual coupon rate of 8% has an YTM of 7%. 8. What is the yield for year 2? A. y2 = 24% B. y2 = 21% C. y2 = 23% D. y2 = 19% E. y2 = 16%
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