An 8%, 30-year bond has a yield to maturity of 10% and a modified duration of 8 years. If the market yield drops by 15 basis points, there will be a __________ in the bond's price.

An 8%, 30-year bond has a yield to maturity of 10% and a modified duration of 8 years. If the market yield drops by 15 basis points, there will be a __________ in the bond's price. 



A. 1.15% decrease

B. 1.2% increase

C. 1.53% increase

D. 2.43% decrease


Answer: B


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