A bond currently has a price of $1,050. The yield on the bond is 6%. If the yield increases 25 basis points, the price of the bond will go down to $1,030. The duration of this bond is ____ years.

A bond currently has a price of $1,050. The yield on the bond is 6%. If the yield increases 25 basis points, the price of the bond will go down to $1,030. The duration of this bond is ____ years.

A bond currently has a price of $1,050. The yield on the bond is 6%. If the yield increases 25 basis points, the price of the bond will go down to $1,030. The duration of this bond is ____ years. 



A. 7.46

B. 8.08

C. 9.02

D. 10.11


Answer: B