Math Problem Statement
You find the following Treasury bond quotes. To calculate the number of years until maturity, assume that it is currently May 2022. All of the bonds have a par value of $1,000 and pay semiannual coupons.
Rate Maturity Month/Year Bid Asked Change Ask Yield ??question mark May 36 103.5462 103.6340 +.3015 2.329 6.252 May 41 104.4952 104.6409 +.4293 ??question mark 6.163 May 51 ??question mark ??question mark +.5405 4.031 In the above table, find the Treasury bond that matures in May 2036. What is the coupon rate for this bond?
Note: Do not round intermediate calculations and enter your answer as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Finance
Bonds
Coupon Rate
Yield to Maturity (YTM)
Formulas
YTM ≈ (C + (F - P) / T) / ((F + P) / 2)
Coupon Rate = (Annual Coupon Payment) / (Par Value)
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
College Level - Finance or Business
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