You observe a zero coupon and coupon paying bond both with a maturity of 3...

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You observe a zero coupon and coupon paying bond both with a maturity of 3 years. Which bond has the shorter duration?

A.

The durations are the same

B.

Zero coupon bond

C.

Not sure as you dont know the coupon rate

D.

Coupon paying bond

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