Consider the following Treasury bonds. Coupons are paid annually. The current one-year interest rate on zero...

 

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Consider the following Treasury bonds. Coupons are paid annually. The current one-year interest rate on zero coupon bond (R) is 2.00%. Maturity 2 years 3 years Coupon Payment $25 $30 Par Value $1,000 $1,000 Price $1,014.56 $1,005.11 Calculate the 3-year par rate. A par rate is the coupon rate of the par valued bond. (If you weren't able to solve part (A) or (B), use 1R = 1.50% and R3 = 2.50%) Consider the following Treasury bonds. Coupons are paid annually. The current one-year interest rate on zero coupon bond (R) is 2.00%. Maturity 2 years 3 years Coupon Payment $25 $30 Par Value $1,000 $1,000 Price $1,014.56 $1,005.11 Calculate the 3-year par rate. A par rate is the coupon rate of the par valued bond. (If you weren't able to solve part (A) or (B), use 1R = 1.50% and R3 = 2.50%)

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