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A BBB-rated corporate bond has a yield to maturity of 12.2%. A U.S. treasury security has a yield to maturity of 10.8%. These yields are quoted as APRs with semiannual compounding. Both bonds pay semi-annual coupons at a rate of 11.2% and have five years to maturity.

a. What is the price (expressed as a percentage of the face value) of the treasury bond? (Round to three decimal places)

b. What is the price (expressed as a percentage of the face value) of the BBB-rated corporate bond? (Round to three decimal places)

c. What is the credit spread on the BBB bonds?

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