Refer to Figure 2.3 and look at the Treasury bond maturing in May 2023. ...

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Refer to Figure 2.3 and look at the Treasury bond maturing in May 2023.

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a. How much would you have to pay to purchase one of these bonds? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 3 decimal places.)

b. What is its coupon rate? (Round your answer to 3 decimal places.)

c. What is the yield to maturity of the bond? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 3 decimal places.)

LISTING OF TREASURY ISSUES MATURITY COUPON BID ASKED 15-Feb-2019 2.750 100.0391 100.0547 30-Apr-2021 2.250 99.7500 99.7656 15-May-2023 1.750 97.4531 97.4688 15-Aug-2029 6.125 132.7266 132.7891 15-Feb-2036 4.500 125.4688 125.5313 15-Aug-2048 3.000 101.8984 101.9297 ASKED YIELD TO CHANGE MATURITY 0.0078 2.256 0.2344 2.354 0.4766 2.364 1.1406 2.575 1.5391 2.637 1.5391 2.902 Figure 2.3 Listing of Treasury bonds and notes Source: The Wall Street Journal Online, January 3, 2019

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