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You will be paying $10,000 a year in tuition expenses at the end of the next two years. Bonds currently yield 8%. (LO 11-2)
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 a.  | 
 What is the present value and duration of your obligation?  | 
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 b.  | 
 What maturity zero-coupon bond would immunize your obligation?  | 
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 c.  | 
 Suppose you buy a zero-coupon bond with value and duration equal to your obligation. Now suppose that rates immediately increase to 9%. What happens to your net position, that is, to the difference between the value of the bond and that of your tuition obligation?  | 
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 d.  | 
 What if rates fall to 7%?  |