On March 11, 20XX, 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 unblased expectations theory, calculate the 1-year forward rates on zero coupon Treasury bonds for years 2, 3, and 4 as of March 11, 20XX. (Do not round Intermediate calculations and round your answers to 2 decimal places.) Years Forward rates 2 B 234

On March 11, 20XX, 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 unblased expectations theory, calculate the 1-year forward rates on zero coupon Treasury bonds for years 2, 3, and 4 as of March 11, 20XX. (Do not round Intermediate calculations and round your answers to 2 decimal places.) Years Forward rates 2 B 234

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