What is the difference between the prices of these bonds if the interest rate rises from 4% to 5%?

Suppose you have two investments to choose from:
1) A one-year $20,000 zero coupon bond
2) A two-year $20,000 zero coupon bond

A) You would lose $167.39 more on the two year bond.
B) You would lose $167.39 more on the one year bond.
C) You would gain $350.54 more on the two year bond.
D) You would lose $183.15 more on the one year bond.

Answer: A

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