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A bond has a current price of $1,030. The yield on the bond is 8%. If...


A bond has a current price of $1,030. The yield on the bond is 8%. If the yield changes from 8% to 8.1%, the price of the bond will go down to $1,025.88. The modified duration of this bond is __________.

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