Compute the conversion factor on a semi-annual 7.2% coupon bond, which matures in exactly 8 years....

Compute the conversion factor on a semi-annual 7.2% coupon bond, which matures in exactly 8 years.

	A.	1.0346
	B.	1.5276
	C.	0.9661
	D.	1.0754

Expert Solution

=1/1.03^(0/6)*(0.072/2+1/1.03^(2*8)+0.072/0.06*(1-1/1.03^(2*8)))-(0.072/2*(6-0)/6)
=1.075366612

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Compute the conversion factor on a semi-annual 7.2% coupon bond, which matures in exactly 8 years....

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