Question: Problem 1 : Connecting the Dots Interest ( spot ) rates are at r 1 = 6 % and r 3 = 1 0 %

Problem 1: Connecting the Dots
Interest (spot) rates are at r1=6% and r3=10% for maturities of one and three years, respectively. The forward rate for one year, one year from now (f1,1) is 10.04%.
Price a one-year zero coupon bond with face value $800.
Price a two-year zero coupon bond with face value $1,000.
Price a three-year coupon bond with face value $500 and coupon rate c=8%.
Is the yield-to-maturity of the 3-year bond (in Q3) above, below or exactly 8%?
Problem 1 : Connecting the Dots Interest ( spot )

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