Consider a bond with a coupon of 6.2 percent, five years to maturity, and a current price of $1,067.80. Suppose the yield on the bond suddenly increases by 2 percent. Use duration to estimate the new price of the bond. Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.

Consider a bond with a coupon of 6.2 percent, five years to maturity, and a current price of $1,067.80. Suppose the yield on the bond suddenly increases by 2 percent. Use duration to estimate the new price of the bond. Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.

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