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The coupon rate and market price for the 10-year US Treasury bond are 2.50% and 96.3828 respectively. Note, the price is expressed as a percentage of par (like other bonds). If par is $1000, then this bond is selling for $963.828.

This assignment is due no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on Day 7.

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QUESTION 1

1. Assume that this bond will mature in precisely 10 years, pay coupons semi-annually, and has a par value of $1000. Determine the yield to maturity for this bond.
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QUESTION 2

1. Compute the duration of this bond and use it to estimate the new value of the bond if rates were to suddenly decline by 0.80%.
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QUESTION 3

1. Calculate the bond's value directly (using the present value approach) assuming that rates declined 0.80% from the yield to maturity you estimated in the first question.
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QUESTION 4

1. Compare your answers to Questions 2 and 3. Explain the source of any difference. Which is more correct
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