A zero coupon bond is a bond that is sold now at a discount and will pay its face value when it matures.  No interest payments are made. You buy a zero coupon bond with a face value of $18,000 that matures in 11 years for $6,000.  What is your annual compound rate of return?  ___________%.  Round to the nearest thousandths of a percent (3 decimal places).

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A zero coupon bond is a bond that is sold now at a discount and will pay its face value when it matures.  No interest payments are made.

You buy a zero coupon bond with a face value of $18,000 that matures in 11 years for $6,000.  What is your annual compound rate of return?

 ___________%.  Round to the nearest thousandths of a percent (3 decimal places).

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