What is the percentage price change of bonds

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Bond J has a coupon rate of 4 percent and Bond K has a coupon rate of 10 percent. Both bonds have 12 years to maturity, make semiannual payments, and have a YTM of 7 percent.

If interest rates suddenly rise by 2 percent, what is the percentage price change of these bonds? Percentage change of J & K?

Percentage change in J & K, if rates suddenly fall by 2%?

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