Using formulas, no tablescorrect answers:i) i1=7.3746% pa*2=8.981% pai3=6.4562% paii) i(c3)=6.5764% paIn a market where spot rates apply, the two-year forward rate of interest at time t = 1 is 6%per annum effective.The issue price per £100 nominal of a two-year fixed interest bond that pays annual couponsof 4% in arrears and is redeemed at 105% is £95.5.At the same time, the issue price per £100 nominal of a three-year fixed interest bond thatpays 6% in arrears and is redeemed at par is £98.5.(i)Calculate all possible annual spot-rates.(ii) Calculate the three-year par yield.

Step 1:(i) Let r1, r2, and r3 be the annual effective spot interest…

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