Question 10
Calculate the duration of a bond that pays Rs 500 in 2 years and Rs 1,500 in 4 years.
3.0 years
3.5 years
4.0 years
2.5 years
Question 10: Calculate the duration of a bond that pays Rs 500 in 2 y…
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3.5 years
Question 10 of 25 in the IIT Madras BS Corporate Finance (Corporate Finance) Quiz 1 paper sat on 15 Mar 2026, in the January 2026 term (Corporate Finance 15 Mar 26). It carries 4 marks.
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