27. A two year $100 bond pays an annual coupon of 9% and has a current yield to maturity of 5% what is the Macaulay duration of the bond? a. 1.45 years b. 1.73 years c.1.92 years d. 2.00 years  e. none

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27. A two year $100 bond pays an annual coupon of 9% and has a current yield to maturity of 5% what is the Macaulay duration of the bond?

a. 1.45 years

b. 1.73 years

c.1.92 years

d. 2.00 years 

e. none

Period
Col 1
1
2
Total
Macaulay
Duration=
Cash Flow
Col 2
P9
P 109
Discount
Factor
Col 3
1 / (1 + YTM)¹
1/(1+ YTM)²
Col 2 x Col 3
Col 4
Col 1 x Col 2x
Col 3
Col 5
Transcribed Image Text:Period Col 1 1 2 Total Macaulay Duration= Cash Flow Col 2 P9 P 109 Discount Factor Col 3 1 / (1 + YTM)¹ 1/(1+ YTM)² Col 2 x Col 3 Col 4 Col 1 x Col 2x Col 3 Col 5
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