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In the foreseeable future, the real risk$-$free rate of interest, $r^{**},$ is expected to remain at $3\%,$ inflation is expected to steadily increase, and the maturity risk premium is expected to be $0\mathrm{.}1(t-1)\%,$ where t is the number of years until the bond matures. Given this information, which of the following statements is CORRECT?

a$.$ The yield on $5-$year Treasury securities must exceed the yield on $10-$year corporate bonds.

b$.$ The yield curve must be "humped."

c$.$ The yield on $5-$year corporate bonds must exceed the yield on $8-$year Treasury bonds.

d$.$ The yield on $2-$year Treasury securities must exceed the yield on $5-$year Treasury securities$.$

e$.$ The yield curve must be upward sloping.