You Have Been Assigned to Estimate the Interest Rates That

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Essay

You have been assigned to estimate the interest rates that your company may have to pay when borrowing money in the near future. The following information is available.
k_PR = 2%
MR = 0.1% for a 1 year loan increasing by 0.1% for each additional year
LR = 0.05% for a 1 year loan increasing by 0.05% for each additional year
DR = 0 for a 1 year loan, 0.2% for a 2-year loan, increasing 0.1% for each additional year
Expected Inflation Rates
           Year 1 = 7%
           Year 2 = 5%
           Year 3 and thereafter = 3%
a. Calculate the inflation adjustment (INFL)for a 5-year loan.
b. Calculate the appropriate interest rate for a 5-year loan.