What is the macaulay duration coupon bond

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What is the Macaulay duration of a 5.2 percent coupon bond with eight years to maturity and a current price of $1,053.10? What is the modified duration? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to 3 decimal places.)

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Macaulay             Years 

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