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    Question

    The duration of a 5-year zero-coupon bond

    is
    A Less than 5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B More than 5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Equal to 5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Equal to that of a 5-year 10% coupon bond Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Cannot be determined with given information Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Duration of a zero-coupon bond equals the bond's maturity. For all other coupon bearing bonds, the duration is always less than the maturity period.

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