Please help answer this question. All rates in this question are quoted with semi-annual compounding. You observe two spot rates. The 22 month spot rate is 11.60%, while the 24 month spot rate is 12.60%. What is the forward rate from 22 months to 24 months?O 23.92%24.21%23.02%O 23.60%

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All rates in this question are quoted with semi-annual compounding. You observe two spot rates. The 22 month spot rate is 11.60%, while the 24 month spot rate is 12.60%. What is the forward rate from 22 months to 24 months? O 23.92% O24.21% O 23.02% O 23.60%