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 32 103.4547 103.5275 +.3235 5.899 6.002 May 35 104.4887 104.6344 +.4233 ?? 6.138 May 41 ??question mark ??question mark +.5340 3.931 In the above table, find the Treasury bond that matures in May 2035. What is your yield to maturity if you buy 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
Bond Pricing
Yield to Maturity (YTM)
Time Value of Money
Formulas
Bond Price Formula: Price = ∑(C / (1 + r)^i) + F / (1 + r)^n
Semiannual Coupon Payment Formula: Coupon Payment = (Annual Coupon Rate × Face Value) / 2
YTM Calculation Formula: iterative process or YTM calculator
Theorems
Time Value of Money
Suitable Grade Level
College Level (Finance, Economics)
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