The pure rate of return is 1.5%. Inflation is expected to be 2% this year and 3% during the next two years. Assume that the maturity risk premium for 2 and 3 years security are 1.2% and 1.3% respectively. What is the yield on 2 year Treasury Securities? Group of answer choices 5.47% 5.20% 5.37% 5.30% Please show the steps. 11:42 pm

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The pure rate of return is 1.5%. Inflation is expected
to be 2% this year and 3% during the next two years.
Assume that the maturity risk premium for 2 and
3 years security are 1.2% and 1.3% respectively. What
is the yield on 2 year Treasury Securities?
Group of answer choices
5.47%
5.20%
5.37%
5.30%
Please show the steps.
11:42 pm
Transcribed Image Text:The pure rate of return is 1.5%. Inflation is expected to be 2% this year and 3% during the next two years. Assume that the maturity risk premium for 2 and 3 years security are 1.2% and 1.3% respectively. What is the yield on 2 year Treasury Securities? Group of answer choices 5.47% 5.20% 5.37% 5.30% Please show the steps. 11:42 pm
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