A BBB-rated corporate bond has a yield to maturity of 13.2%. A U.S. Treasury security has a yield to maturity of 11.6%.These yields are quoted as APRswith semiannual compounding. Both bonds pay semi-annual coupons at a rate of 11.9% and have five years to maturity. a. What is the price (expressed as a percentage of the face value) of the Treasury bond? b. What is the price (expressed as a percentage of the face value) of the BBB-rated corporate bond? c. What is the credit spread on the BBB bonds?

A BBB-rated corporate bond has a yield to maturity of 13.2%. A U.S. Treasury security has a yield to maturity of 11.6%.These yields are quoted as APRswith semiannual compounding. Both bonds pay semi-annual coupons at a rate of 11.9% and have five years to maturity. a. What is the price (expressed as a percentage of the face value) of the Treasury bond? b. What is the price (expressed as a percentage of the face value) of the BBB-rated corporate bond? c. What is the credit spread on the BBB bonds?

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