Please explain the correct answer  A 10-year maturity coupon bond has a six-year duration. An equivalent 20-year bond with the same coupon has a duration: A) equal to 12 years. B) less than six years. C) less than 12 years. D) equal to six years. E) greater than 20 years

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A 10-year maturity coupon bond has a six-year duration. An equivalent 20-year bond with the same coupon has a duration:

  1. A) equal to 12 years.
  2. B) less than six years.
  3. C) less than 12 years.
  4. D) equal to six years.
  5. E) greater than 20 years.
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