Assume the​ zero-coupon yields on​ default-free securities are as summarized in the following​ table:  ​(Click on the following icon in order to copy its contents into a​ spreadsheet.) Maturity​ (years) 1 2 3 4 5 ​Zero-coupon YTM ​4.30% 4.70% 5.10​% 5.30​% 5.50​% What is the price of a​ five-year, zero-coupon,​ default-free security with a face value of $1,000​ Question content area bottom Part 1

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