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Calculate the implied yield to maturity of each of these two zero-coupon bond issues. Solution: The bonds due in 1995 sold at 50% percent of face value. Since they were issued in 1985, they had a ten year maturity. Assuming a DM1,000 par value, their yield-to-maturity is: (DM1,000/DM500)1/10 - 1 = .07177 or 7.177% per annum. ................
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