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SOA Exam FM Sample Question 206

Study guide: Exam FM-2

Bond X and Bond Y are n-year bonds with face amount of 10,000 and semiannual coupons, each yielding an annual nominal interest rate of 7% convertible semiannually. Bond X has an annual coupon rate of 6% and redemption value c. Bond Y has an annual coupon rate of 5% and redemption value c + 50. The price of Bond X exceeds the price of Bond Y by 969.52.

Calculate n.

  • A) 14
  • B) 17
  • C) 23
  • D) 34
  • E) 46

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