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Assume zero-coupon yields on default-free securities are as summarized in the following table:

Maturity (years) 1 2 3
Zero-coupon YTM 4% 4,5% 4,75%

Consider a three-year, default-free security with annual coupon payments and a face value of $1000 that is issued at par. What is the coupon rate of this bond (EAR)? (hint: you can solve this question algebraically but also you can use goal seek in Excel)

A. 4.73%

B. 4.75%

C. 4.55%

D. 4.81%

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