Two treasury bonds (with semi-annual coupons) are traded. The first bond matures in six months, has coupon rate 8% per annum, and has dirty price $99.49. The second bond matures in twelve months, has coupon rate 12% per annum, and has dirty price $101.16. What is the twelve month spot rate with semi-annual compounding?     10.75%     10.80%     10.44%     11.09%

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Two treasury bonds (with semi-annual coupons) are traded. The first bond matures in six months, has coupon rate 8% per annum, and has dirty price $99.49. The second bond matures in twelve months, has coupon rate 12% per annum, and has dirty price $101.16. What is the twelve month spot rate with semi-annual compounding?

   

10.75%

   

10.80%

   

10.44%

   

11.09%

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