What is the yield-to-maturity of a 4-year, 1000 USD 10% coupon bond that makes semi-annual coupon payments? The zero rates are Months Period Zero Rate 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0.20% 0.30% 0.50% 0.80% 1.20% 1.70% 2.30% 3.00%

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