Prices of zero-coupon bonds reveal the following pattern of forward rates:

Year	Forward Rate
1	6	%
2	8
3	9

In addition to the zero-coupon bond, investors also may purchase a 3-year bond making annual payments of $50 with par value $1,000.

d. If you forecast that the yield curve in 1 year will be flat at 9.0%, what is your forecast for the expected rate of return on the coupon bond for the 1-year holding period? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

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