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Suppose the current zero-coupon yield curve for risk-free bonds is as follows: Maturity (years) 1 2 3 4 5 YTM 4.14% 4.55% 4.78% 4.99% 5.37%

Suppose the current zero-coupon yield curve for risk-free bonds is as follows:

Maturity (years)  1              2                    3                 4          5

YTM                4.14%       4.55%            4.78%        4.99%      5.37%

 

a. What is the price per $100 face value of a three-year, zero-coupon, risk-free bond?

b. What is the price per $100 face value of a four-year, zero-coupon, risk-free bond?

c. What is the risk-free interest rate for a four-year maturity?



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