Cindy will make a 2-year investment using two consecutive 1-year $500,000 zero coupon bond. The maturity proceeds of the first zero coupon bond will be rolled over into the second zero coupon bond. The purchase yields for the two 1-year zero coupon bond will be 2.38% and 4.86% p.a., respectively. Note that any surplus funds after one year can be invested for one year at a rate of 3.86% p.a. c) What annual rate of interest will Cindy earn on this 2-year investment? Round your results to five decimal places.

Select one: a. 0.03630 b. 0.07392 c. 0.07308 d. 0.03590