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Part A: Suppose you purchased a bond in the year 2023 that had the following characteristics: a $100 coupon payment, a $1,000 face value, a 8% yield to maturity, and 6 years until maturity. Please calculate the price you would have paid for this bond. Please include the Dollar sign ($) in your answer and round your answer to the nearest one hundredth (second decimal place). [partA] Part B: Suppose you bought the bond from Part A in 2023. In 2024 the yield to maturity decreases from 8% to 6%. How much could you sell the bond for in 2024? Please include the Dollar sign ($) in your answer and round your answer to the nearest one hundredth (second decimal place). [partB] Part C: Calculate the current yield you would have earned over this period. Please enter your answer in percentage points and include the percent (%) sign and round your answer to the nearest one hundredth (second decimal place). [cyield] Part D: Calculate the rate of capital gain you would have earned over this period. Please enter your answer in percentage points and include the percent (%) sign and round your answer to the nearest one hundredth (second decimal place). [ratecg] Part E: Calculate the one year holding period rate of return. Please enter your answer in percentage points and include the percent (%) sign and round your answer to the nearest one hundredth (second decimal place). [ror]

For each of the following scenarios, decided whether the supply of U.S. government bonds will increase, decrease, or remain the same, holding other things constant. The economy experiences unexpected inflation. [supply1] A rise in global uncertainty leads foreign investors to look to the safety of U.S. bonds [supply2] The U.S. Congress passes a large tax cut, reducing the amount of government tax revenue. [supply3] Brokerage fees for buying shares of corporate stock increase. [supply4] The U.S. government signs a peace treaty ending a costly war that required many years of budget deficits. [supply5]

Which of the following is true with regard to weight loss/weight management?

What are our two natural sleep drives and what can we do to help activate them.

Other than exercise, discuss two different strategies that you can use to effectively manage stress.

The recommendation for water consumption is

Most of the initial gains experienced from strength training are the result of

When performed correctly, Self-Myofascial Release (SMR) i. Can inhibit “adhesions”/”trigger points” within the muscle and connective tissue ii. Has similar benefits as stretching exercises iii. Can produce optimal benefits when combined with stretching exercises

Discuss three different injuries that are common during exercise and a strategy to help prevent (NOT TREAT) this type of injury from occurring. (Your response should include three different injuries and a strategy that is specific to preventing each of these injuries for a total of three different strategies.)

To avoid dehydration while exercising, you should do following ________.