Question 2* (choose 2 of next 3 questions, 2, 3, and 4, to answer): (10 points) Assume that it is now the beginning of 2
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Question 2* (choose 2 of next 3 questions, 2, 3, and 4, to answer): (10 points) Assume that it is now the beginning of 2022, and that each bond below matures on December 31 of the year listed. Further, assume that each bond has a $1,000 face value, and currently has a 10% yield to maturity (quoted or nominal). Face Amount Coupon Rate Maturity Year $1,000 $1,000 5-1/2% 12-1/2% 2025 2045 Years to Maturity 5 25 a) What is the value of each bond if they have annual coupon payments? b) What is the value of each bond if they have semi-annual coupon payments? c) Explain the change in the relative values of the bonds from (a) to (b), above.