A 12-year, 8% bond with a YTM of 12% has a Macaulay duration of 9.5 years. If interest rates decline by 50 basis points, what will be the percentage change in price for this bond?
A) +4.48%
B) +4.61%
C) +8.48%
D) +8.96%
E) +17.92%
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