Calculate the duration for a $1000, 4-year bond with a 4.5% annual coupon, currently selling at par.  Use the duration to estimate the percentage change in the bond’s price for a decrease in the market interest rate to 3.5%. Use the bond price volatility equation to compute the bond price volatility. Compare the result with the estimated percentage change in the bond price.

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