A bond currently sells for $1,080, which gives it a yield to maturity of 7%. Suppose that if the yield increases by 50 basis points, the price of the bond falls to $1,050. What is the duration of this bond? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to decimal places.) Duration years

A bond currently sells for $1,080, which gives it a yield to maturity of 7%. Suppose that if the yield increases by 50 basis points, the price of the bond falls to $1,050. What is the duration of this bond? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to decimal places.) Duration years

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