Which one of the following bonds would you select if you thought market interest rates were going
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a. A bond with a Macaulay duration of 8.46 years that’s currently being priced to yield 7.5%
b. A bond with a Macaulay duration of 9.30 years that’s priced to yield 10%
c. A bond with a Macaulay duration of 8.75 years that’s priced to yield 5.75%
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Fundamentals of Investing
ISBN: 978-0133075359
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Authors: Scott B. Smart, Lawrence J. Gitman, Michael D. Joehnk
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