What is the duration of a bond

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What is the duration of a bond that has 2 years remaining until maturity, has a face value of $10,000, pays an annual coupon of 3%, has a market yield of 5%, and sells for $9,628.11?

 

1.89 years
1.94 years
1.97 years
2.00 years
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