Calculate continuously compounded zero rates for the following bonds. Please include calculation steps. ...

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Calculate continuously compounded zero rates for the following bonds. Please include calculation steps.

Bond Principal ($) Time to maturity (years) Annual Coupon ($) Bond Price ($) Zero rate (%)
100 0.5 0 97
100 1.0 0 94
100 1.5 8.2 102
100 2.0 9.0 103

Half the stated coupon is assumed to be paid every six months.

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