A bond is priced at 1169 and has a YTM of 0.055 when interest rates suddenly change by -80 basis points. The bond's price changes to 1213 Calculate the duration for this bond. 5.2292 4.9636 5.9067 O 5.7454 5.5295

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A bond is priced at 1169 and has a YTM of
0.055 when interest rates suddenly change by
-80 basis points. The bond's price changes to
1213
Calculate the duration for this bond.
5.2292
O 4.9636
O 5.9067
O 5.7454
5.5295
Transcribed Image Text:A bond is priced at 1169 and has a YTM of 0.055 when interest rates suddenly change by -80 basis points. The bond's price changes to 1213 Calculate the duration for this bond. 5.2292 O 4.9636 O 5.9067 O 5.7454 5.5295
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