A bank owns a zero coupon bond with 5 years to maturity and a face value of $10,000. If interest rates increase from 6% to 7%, what is the approximate change in price, using Macaulay's duration?

A bank owns a zero coupon bond with 5 years to maturity and a face value of $10,000. If interest rates increase from 6% to 7%, what is the approximate change in price, using Macaulay's duration?



a.)$343

b.)$352

c.)-$343

d.)-$352

e.)not enough information is given to answer the question.



Answer: D


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