WAY Co., issued a 5-year bond with a face value of ₱50,000 with a coupon rate of 10% on a semiannual basis and a yield to maturity of 8% per annum compounded semiannually. The Macaulay duration would be closest to 4.20. The modified duration would be closest to:   a. 4.00 b. 7.88 c. 7.94 d. 8.20 e. 7.80

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WAY Co., issued a 5-year bond with a face value of ₱50,000 with a coupon rate of 10% on a semiannual basis and a yield to maturity of 8% per annum compounded semiannually. The Macaulay duration would be closest to 4.20. The modified duration would be closest to:

 
a. 4.00
b. 7.88
c. 7.94
d. 8.20
e. 7.80
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