Question 14 Consider a 5-year bond with a 10% coupon rate that has a present yield to maturity of 8%. If interest rates remain constant, one year from now the price of this bond will be _______. (a) higher (b) lower (c) the same Question 15 Consider a 5-year bond with a 10% coupon rate that trades at a premium. The yield to maturity of this bond must be __________. (a) Lower than 10% (b) Higher than 10% (c) Equal to 10% (d) Need the face value to determine the yield to maturity
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