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Calculate zero rates for maturities of 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months and 15 months.

a) Calculate zero rates for maturities of 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months and 15 months. b) Calculate the par yield for the following bonds: I. A 12-month bond that pays coupons semiannually. II. A 12-month bond that pays coupons quarterly.



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