Suppose the One-Year Interest Rate Is 5

question 3

Multiple Choice

Suppose the one-year interest rate is 5.30% and the two-year interest rate is 6.08%. What is the one-year interest rate one year from now? Assume the rates are effective annual rates.

• A) 6.14%
• B) 7.05%
• C) 6.53%
• D) 7.32%
• E) 6.87%

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