Par-value-bond GE has a modified duration of 11. Which one of the following statements regarding the bond is true?

A) If the market yield increases by 1%, the bond's price will decrease by $55.
B) If the market yield increases by 1%, the bond's price will increase by $55.
C) If the market yield increases by 1%, the bond's price will decrease by $110.
D) If the market yield increases by 1%, the bond's price will increase by $110.

Modified Duration

A measure of the sensitivity of a bond's or bond portfolio's price to changes in interest rates, adjusting for the changing yield to maturity.

Market Yield

The current yield of a bond or other fixed-income security, calculated by dividing the annual interest income by the current market price.

Par-Value

The face value of a bond or stock as stated by the issuer, which is typically the amount repaid at maturity for bonds.