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Calculate the duration, given the following (use 2 decimals) Face value = $1,000 Coupon rate =...

Calculate the duration, given the following (use 2 decimals)

Face value = $1,000

Coupon rate = 7.75%

Yield = 8.25%

Remaining years = 4

Redemption = 100

Frequency = 2

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