Return to qu Problem 15-17 The current yield curve for default-free zero-coupon bonds is as follows: Maturity (Years) 1 2 3 YTM (%) 6% 7 9 a. What are the implied 1-year forward rates? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to 2 decimal places.) W Answer is complete and correct. Maturity 2 years 3 years Forward Rate 8.00 % 13.01 % work mode : This shows what is correct or incorrect for the work you have completed so far. It does not indicate completion. Return to question d. If you purchase a 2-year zero-coupon bond now, what is the expected total rate of return over the next year? (Hint: Compute the current and expected future prices.) Ignore taxes. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 1 decimal place.) Expected total rate of return (2-year bond) % e. What is the expected total rate of return over the next year on a 3-year zero-coupon bond? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 1 decimal place.) Expected total rate of return (3-year bond) % Return to question f. What should be the current price of a 3-year maturity bond with a 9% coupon rate paid annually? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.) Current price g. If you purchased the coupon bond at the price you computed in part (f), what would your total expected rate of return be over the next year (coupon plus price change)? Ignore taxes. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 1 decimal place.) Total expected rate of retum %