1. A bond with a par value of $1000 makes semiannual coupon payments of $48. What is its coupon rate

2. In general, as the maturity of bonds increases, the yield to maturity

a. also increases.

b. remains constant.

c. decreases.

d. There is no relationship between maturity and yield. 3. A 5-year semiannual coupon bond with a face value of $1000 trades at $939. The market-determined discount rate is 5%. What is the coupon rate? Answer in percent and round to two decimal places. 4.A zero coupon bond with a face value of $1000 that matures in 18 years sells today for $558. What is the yield to maturity? (Use annual compounding.) Enter in percent to two decimal places. 5. A semiannual coupon bond with a coupon rate of 9% and the face value of $1000 trades at $900. It matures in 15 years. What is its yield to maturity (YTM)? Answer in percent and round to two decimal places.