Multiple Choice
A $1000 bond with semi-annual coupons at j2 = 7% maturing at par on June 1,2015 was purchased on June 1,2003 at 97 and sold on June 1,2010 at 105.Find the yield rate,j2,earned using the method of averages.
A) 4.26%
B) 7.72%
C) 8.51%
D) 8.60%
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