Required: A hedge fund charges an incentive fee of 10% of any investment returns above the...

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Required: A hedge fund charges an incentive fee of 10% of any investment returns above the T-bill rate, which currently is 3.5% but is subject to a high water mark. In the first year, the fund suffers a loss of 7.0%. What rate of return must it earn in the second year to be eligible for an incentive fee? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your percentage answer to 2 decimal places.) Rate of return % Required: A hedge fund charges an incentive fee of 10% of any investment returns above the T-bill rate, which currently is 3.5% but is subject to a high water mark. In the first year, the fund suffers a loss of 7.0%. What rate of return must it earn in the second year to be eligible for an incentive fee? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your percentage answer to 2 decimal places.) Rate of return %