Find the effective duration of bond


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An investor wants to find the duration of a 25-year, 6% semi-annual-pay, non-callable bond that's currently priced in the market at $882.72, to yield 7%. Using a 50-basis-point change in yield, find the effective duration of this bond.

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Financial Accounting: Find the effective duration of bond
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