Consider a 8% coupon, 5 year bond with a YTM of 10% and semi- annual coupon payments. The bond has a regular duration (e.g., NOT modified duration) of 4.180. Question 21 2 pts If the YTM on the bond decreases to a new level of 8%, what is the duration-approximated percentage price change? 8.36% 7.74% 7.96% 8.04% O 7.60%

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Consider a 8% coupon, 5 year bond with a YTM of 10% and semi-
annual coupon payments. The bond has a regular duration (e.g., NOT
modified duration) of 4.180.
Question 21
2 pts
If the YTM on the bond decreases to a new level of 8%, what is the
duration-approximated percentage price change?
8.36%
7.74%
7.96%
8.04%
O 7.60%
Transcribed Image Text:Consider a 8% coupon, 5 year bond with a YTM of 10% and semi- annual coupon payments. The bond has a regular duration (e.g., NOT modified duration) of 4.180. Question 21 2 pts If the YTM on the bond decreases to a new level of 8%, what is the duration-approximated percentage price change? 8.36% 7.74% 7.96% 8.04% O 7.60%
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