The current zero-coupon yield curve for risk-free bonds is as follows: Maturity (years) 2 1 4.97% YTM 5.53% What is the price per $100 face value of a two-year, zero-coupon, risk-free bond? 3 5.76% The price per $100 face value of the two-year, zero-coupon, risk-free bond is $ 4 5.96% 5 6.04% (Round to the nearest cent.)

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### Zero-Coupon Yield Curve for Risk-Free Bonds

The current zero-coupon yield curve for risk-free bonds is presented in the table below:

| Maturity (years) | Yield to Maturity (YTM) |
|------------------|-------------------------|
| 1                | 4.97%                   |
| 2                | 5.53%                   |
| 3                | 5.76%                   |
| 4                | 5.96%                   |
| 5                | 6.04%                   |

#### Calculation Task
We aim to determine the price per $100 face value of a two-year, zero-coupon, risk-free bond.

**Calculation Formula:**

To find the price of a zero-coupon bond:

\[ \text{Price} = \frac{\text{Face Value}}{(1 + \text{YTM})^{\text{Maturity}}} \]

Where YTM is expressed as a decimal (i.e., 5.53% as 0.0553).

#### Answer Section
The price per $100 face value of the two-year, zero-coupon, risk-free bond is $____. (Round to the nearest cent.)
Transcribed Image Text:### Zero-Coupon Yield Curve for Risk-Free Bonds The current zero-coupon yield curve for risk-free bonds is presented in the table below: | Maturity (years) | Yield to Maturity (YTM) | |------------------|-------------------------| | 1 | 4.97% | | 2 | 5.53% | | 3 | 5.76% | | 4 | 5.96% | | 5 | 6.04% | #### Calculation Task We aim to determine the price per $100 face value of a two-year, zero-coupon, risk-free bond. **Calculation Formula:** To find the price of a zero-coupon bond: \[ \text{Price} = \frac{\text{Face Value}}{(1 + \text{YTM})^{\text{Maturity}}} \] Where YTM is expressed as a decimal (i.e., 5.53% as 0.0553). #### Answer Section The price per $100 face value of the two-year, zero-coupon, risk-free bond is $____. (Round to the nearest cent.)
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