What is the duration of bond for market interest rates


Problem: A bond has a face value of $100, a coupon rate of 8% and 5 years to redemption at par. The annual interest payment has just been made.

(a) What is the price of the bond if market interest rates are;

(i)  6%
(ii) 7%
(iii) 8%
(iv) 10%

(b) What is the duration of the bond if market interest rates are 7%?

(c) What will be the change in value of the bond for a 1% change in market interest rates?

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