The Following Is a List of Prices for Zero-Coupon Bonds $\begin{array}{cc}\text { Maturity } & \text { Price } \\\text { (Years) } & \\1 & \$ 925.15 \\2 & 862.57 \\3 & 788.66 \\4 & 711.00\end{array}$

question 54

Multiple Choice

The following is a list of prices for zero-coupon bonds with different maturities and par values of $1,000. $\begin{array}{cc}\text { Maturity } & \text { Price } \\\text { (Years) } & \\1 & \$ 925.15 \\2 & 862.57 \\3 & 788.66 \\4 & 711.00\end{array}$
According to the expectations theory, what is the expected forward rate in the third year?

• A) 7.23%
• B) 9.37%
• C) 9.00%
• D) 10.9%

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