a).

One-year Treasury securities yield 3.15%. The market anticipates that 1 year from now, 1-year Treasury securities will yield 3.9%. If the pure expectations theory is correct, what is the yield today for 2-year Treasury securities? Calculate the yield using a geometric average. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places.

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b)

Interest rates on 4-year Treasury securities are currently 6.1%, while 6-year Treasury securities yield 7.55%. If the pure expectations theory is correct, what does the market believe that 2-year securities will be yielding 4 years from now? Calculate the yield using a geometric average. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places.

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