I have a bond that pay a coupon of $80 a year, has a face value of $1,000, matures in 4 years and the YTM is 10%. What is the bonds duration (duration is stated in years) ?

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I have a bond that pay a coupon of $80 a year, has a face value of $1,000, matures in 4 years and the YTM is 10%.  What is the bonds duration (duration is stated in years) ?

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