For bonds A and B below, find the values of X and Y assuming each is a zero coupon bond with a $1,000 face value (semiannual compounding). $\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|}
\hline \text { Bond } & \begin{array}{c}
\text { Maturity } \
\text { (Years) }
\end{array} & \begin{array}{c}
\text { Yield } \
\text { (Percent) }
\end{array} & \begin{array}{c}
\text { Price } \
(\$ \$)
\end{array} \
\hline \mathrm{A} & \mathrm{X} & 10 & 458.10 \
\hline \mathrm{B} & 9 & \mathrm{Y} & 212.00 \
\hline
\end{array}$
A) 8 years and 4%
B) 10 years and 8%
C) 12 years and 10%
D) 14 years and 12%
E) 8 years and 18%

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The Answer of For bonds A and B below, find the values of X and Y assuming each is a zero coupon bond with a $1,000 face value (semiannual compounding). $\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|}
\hline \text { Bond } & \begin{array}{c}
\text { Maturity } \
\text { (Years) }
\end{array} & \begin{array}{c}
\text { Yield } \
\text { (Percent) }
\end{array} & \begin{array}{c}
\text { Price } \
(\$ \$)
\end{array} \
\hline \mathrm{A} & \mathrm{X} & 10 & 458.10 \
\hline \mathrm{B} & 9 & \mathrm{Y} & 212.00 \
\hline
\end{array}$
A) 8 years and 4%
B) 10 years and 8%
C) 12 years and 10%
D) 14 years and 12%
E) 8 years and 18%

For Bonds a and B Below, Find the Values of X