Problem 13-01 Calculate the Macaulay duration of a 12%, $1,000 par bond that matures in three years if the bond's YTM is 14% and interest is paid semiannually. You may use Appendix C to answer the questions.

a. Calculate this bond's modified duration. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places.

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b. Assuming the bond's YTM goes from 14% to 12.5%, calculate an estimate of the price change. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to three decimal places. Use a minus sign to enter negative value, if any.

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