The formula for the yield to maturity, i, on a discount bond is (Points : 1)i = (Face value – Discount price)/Discount price.i = (Discount price – Face value)/Discount price.i = (Face value – Discount price)/Face value.i = (Discount price – Face value)/Face value

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