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7) The zero rates for three, six, nine and twelve compounding. These rates suggest that the forwa continuous compounding. What is the present va annum rate with quarterly compounding) for $1,000,000? e, Six, nine and twelve months are 8%, 8.2%, 8.4% and 8.5% with continuous Best that the forward rate between nine months and twelve months is 8.8% with Is the present value of an FRA that enables the holder to earn 9.4% (per very compounding) for a three month period starting in nine-months on a principal of 8) A three year bond with a yield of 6% (continuously compounded) pays a 10% coupon at the end of each year. Face value is $100 and bond price is 110.17. a) What is the bond's duration? b) Use duration to calculate the effect on the bond's price of a 0.1 % increase in its yield.

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Answer :

(7). Value at interest and principal at end of 12 months = 1000000 *(1+ .095 /4) = 1023750

Present value = A * e^ - rt

= 1023750*e^ - .085

= 940,326.95

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