1. A 20-year, $1,000 par value, 10% semiannual coupon bond with a modified duration of 17.4 is currently priced at $1,100.
The bond’s current yield is closest to:
A 4.46%.
B 8.91%.
C 9.09%.
D 18.18%.
2. Consider a 25-year, $1,000 par semiannual bond with a 7.5% coupon and a 9.25% yield to maturity. The modified duration of this bond is closest to:
A 8.73.
B 10.08.
C 11.45.
D 12.50.