Suppose that the current one-year zero-coupon rate is 2.5% and that the expected one-year rate during each of the subsequent four years is 2.0%, 2.5%, 3.0%, and 3.5%. Under the expectations theory, what is the current 5-year zero-coupon interest rate? Enter the answer in percentage points; for example, if the answer is 5.25%, enter 5.25 rather than .0525.

Suppose that the current one-year zero-coupon rate is 2.5% and that the expected one-year rate during each of the subsequent four years is 2.0%, 2.5%, 3.0%, and 3.5%. Under the expectations theory, what is the current 5-year zero-coupon interest rate? Enter the answer in percentage points; for example, if the answer is 5.25%, enter 5.25 rather than .0525.

EBK CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

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Chapter5: The Time Value Of Money

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