An 8% coupon bond with 3 years to maturity has a yield of 7%.Assume that coupon is paid semi-annuallyand face value is $1,000.
(a) Calculate the price of the bond. (Keep 2 decimal places,e.g. 90.12)
(b) Calculate the duration of the bond. (Keep 4 decimal places,e.g. 5.1234)
(c) Calculate this bond's modified duration. (Keep 4 decimalplaces, e.g. 5.1234)
(d) Assume that the bond's yield to maturity increases from 7% to7.2%, estimate the new price of the bond.(Keep 2 decimal places, e.g. 90.12)
