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Assume the following characteristics for a particular bond: Aface value of $1,000; annual coupon payments of $60 (the firstpayment due in 1 year); an internal yieldto-maturity of 7%(compounded annually); and a three year term. (a) Compute theMacaulay duration of the bond. (b) Given your answer above, computethe approximate change in the bond’s value if the yield fell to6.5%. (c) Now compute the actually change in the bond’s value.Comment on the difference.
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