A​ BBB-rated corporate bond has a yield to maturity of 7.3%. A U.S. treasury security has a yield to maturity of 5.5%. T

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A​ BBB-rated corporate bond has a yield to maturity of 7.3%. A U.S. treasury security has a yield to maturity of 5.5%. T

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A​ BBB-rated corporate bond has a yield to maturity of
7.3%.
A U.S. treasury security has a yield to maturity of
5.5%.
These yields are quoted as
APRs
with semiannual compounding. Both bonds pay​ semi-annual
coupons at a rate of
5.9%
and have five years to maturity.    
a. What is the price​ (expressed as a percentage of the
face​ value) of the treasury​ bond?
b. What is the price​ (expressed as a percentage of the
face​ value) of the​ BBB-rated corporate​ bond?
c. What is the credit spread on the BBB​ bonds?
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