Suppose the interest rate on a 1-year T-bond is 2.60% and that on a 2-year T-bond is 4.50%. Assume that the pure expectations theory is NOT valid, and the MRP is zero for a 1-year T-bond but 0.30% for a 2-year bond. What is the equilibrium market forecast for   1-year rates 1 year from now?   a.   4.7333% b.   5.1110% c.   5.2676% d.   5.5463% e.   5.8250%.                   Only typing answer Please explain step by step

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Bond Valuation

Bond valuation are the notes issued by the corporation to raise long-term funds for the business. The corporations are required to pay the interest on such liabilities at a specified rate of interest (termed as coupon rate) at specified dates which may be on semi-annual or annual basis. These interest payments may be in the form of coupons.