Assume the​ zero-coupon yields on​ default-free securities are as summarized in the following​ table:   Maturity 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years ​Zero-Coupon Yields 7.00​% 7.60​% 7.90​% 8.30​% 8.70​%   What is the maturity of a​ default-free security with annual coupon payments and a yield to maturity of 7.00%​? ​Why? What is the maturity of a​ default-free security with annual coupon payments and a yield to maturity of 7.00%​?   A. One year   B. Two years   C. Three years   D. Four years   E. Five years

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