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Assume the zero-coupon yields on default-free securities are as summarized in the following table: Maturity 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years

Assume the zero-coupon yields on default-free securities are as summarized in the following table:

Maturity

1 year

2 years

3 years

4 years

5 years

Zero-Coupon Yields

6.6%

7.0%

7.3%

7.5%

7.6%

What is the price today of a two-year, default-free security with a face value of

$1,000

and an annual coupon rate of

4%?

Does this bond trade at a discount, at par, or at a premium?

Note:

Assume annual compounding.

What is the price today of a two-year, default-free security with a face value of

$1,000

and an annual coupon rate of

4%?

The price is

$nothing.

(Round to the nearest cent.)

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