What is the price of a​ three-year, default-free security with a face value of $1,000 and an annual coupon rate of 7%​? What is the yield to maturity for this​ bond?

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Assume the​ zero-coupon yields on​ default-free securities are as summarized in the following​ table:  ​

Maturity(Years) 1 2 3 4 5
YTM for this bond 6.20% 6.80% 7.00% 7.30% 7.60%

What is the price of a​ three-year, default-free security with a face value of $1,000 and an annual coupon rate of 7%​? What is the yield to maturity for this​ bond?

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