On March 11, the existing or current (spot) 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-year zero-coupon Treasury security rates were as follows:1R1 = 0.75%, 1R2 = 1.35%, 1R3 = 1.75%, 1R4 = 1.90%Using the unbiased expectations theory, calculate the 1-year forward rates on zero-coupon Treasury bonds for years 2, 3, and 4 as of March 11. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to 2 decimal places.) Years Forward rates 2 % 3 % 4 %

On March 11, the existing or current (spot) 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-year zero-coupon Treasury security rates were as follows:1R1 = 0.75%, 1R2 = 1.35%, 1R3 = 1.75%, 1R4 = 1.90%Using the unbiased expectations theory, calculate the 1-year forward rates on zero-coupon Treasury bonds for years 2, 3, and 4 as of March 11. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to 2 decimal places.) Years Forward rates 2 % 3 % 4 %

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