A)A US corporate bond has a coupon rate of 4% and a face value of $1000 and will mature in 4 years. The current yield on similar bonds is 3%. Calculate the value of the corporate bond assuming bonds are paid annually. B) calculate the duration of the US corporate bond

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A)A US corporate bond has a coupon rate of 4% and a face value of $1000 and will mature in 4 years. The current yield on similar bonds is 3%. Calculate the value of the corporate bond assuming bonds are paid annually. B) calculate the duration of the US corporate bond
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