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Calculate continuously compounded zero rates for the following bonds. (You must show the calculation progress to get full credits.) Bond Principal Time to maturity Zero rate Annual Coupon* Bond Price ($) (%) (years) ($) ($) 100 0.5 0 97 100 1.0 0 94 100 1.5 8.2 102 100 2.0 9.C 103 Half the stated coupon is assumed to be paid every six months. (12 Points) Calculate continuously compounded zero rates for the following bonds. (You must show the calculation progress to get full credits.) Bond Principal Time to maturity Zero rate Annual Coupon* Bond Price ($) (%) (years) ($) ($) 100 0.5 0 97 100 1.0 0 94 100 1.5 8.2 102 100 2.0 9.C 103 Half the stated coupon is assumed to be paid every six months. (12 Points)