Four bonds (i.e. bond P, bond Q, bond R and bond S) pay coupons semi-annually andhave the same yield-to-maturity. But they differ in time to maturity and coupon rateas listed below:Time to maturity2 years2 years8 years8 years6%If the yield-to-maturity for all bonds changes by 0.75%, which bond will experiencethe smallest percentage change in price?BondBond PBond QBond RBond SCoupon rate5%6%5%O A. The bond with the time to maturity of 8 years and 6% coupon rateO B. The percentage change in price will be the same across the four bondsO C. The bond with the time to maturity of 8 years and 5% coupon rateO D. The bond with the time to maturity of 2 years and 6% coupon rateO E. The bond with the time to maturity of 2 years and and 5% coupon rate

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If the yield-to-maturity for all bonds changes by 0.75%, which bond will experience the smallest percentage change in price? O A. The bond with the time to maturity of 8 years and 6% coupon rate O B. The percentage change in price will be the same across the four bonds O C. The bond with the time to maturity of 8 years and 5% coupon rate O D. The bond with the time to maturity of 2 years and 6% coupon rate O E. The bond with the time to maturity of 2 years and and 5% coupon rate

If the yield-to-maturity for all bonds changes by 0.75%, which bond will experience the smallest percentage change in price? O A. The bond with the time to maturity of 8 years and 6% coupon rate O B. The percentage change in price will be the same across the four bonds O C. The bond with the time to maturity of 8 years and 5% coupon rate O D. The bond with the time to maturity of 2 years and 6% coupon rate O E. The bond with the time to maturity of 2 years and and 5% coupon rate

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