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You have discovered that when the required rate of return on a bond you own fell by 0.5 percent from 9.9 percent to 9.4 percent, the fair present value rose from $955 to $980. What is the duration of this bond? Assume annual payments. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 1 decimal place. (e.g., 32.1))

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