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It is now January 1,2014, and you are considering the purchase of an outstanding bond that was issued on January 1,2010. It has a 9.00% annual coupon and it matures on December 31,2029. There is a call protection until December 31,2016 after which time it can be called at 104% of par. Interest rates have declined since it was issued; and it is now selling at 105% of par.
a) What is the yield to maturity?
b) What is the yield to call?
a)8.42%; b)8.28%
a)9.00%; b)8.62%
a)9.00%; b)8.28%
a)8.28%; b)8.42%
a)8.42%; b)8.62%
 It is now January 1,2014, and you are considering the purchase

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