On a yield curve, term to maturity is shown
A)as downward sloping.
B)as upward sloping.
C)on the horizontal axis.
D)on the vertical axis.

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Term to maturity is typically shown on the horizontal axis of a yield curve, with yield (or interest rate) on the vertical axis. The curve may slope upwards, indicating higher yields for longer-term bonds, or downwards, indicating lower yields for longer-term bonds.

On a Yield Curve, Term to Maturity Is Shown