The following table summarizes prices of various default-free zero-coupon bonds (expressed as a percentage of face value): Maturity (years) 1 4 Price (per $100 face value) 94.52 89.68 85.40 81.65 78.35 The yield to maturity for the three-year zero-coupon bond is closest to the yield to maturity for the four-year zero-coupon bond is closest to - and ---- ----

The following table summarizes prices of various default-free zero-coupon bonds (expressed as a percentage of face value): Maturity (years) 1 4 Price (per $100 face value) 94.52 89.68 85.40 81.65 78.35 The yield to maturity for the three-year zero-coupon bond is closest to the yield to maturity for the four-year zero-coupon bond is closest to - and ---- ----

Essentials of Economics (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337091992

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

Publisher:N. Gregory Mankiw

Chapter19: The Basic Tools Of Finance

Section: Chapter Questions

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