Consumer price index December 31, 2009=169 4. Refer to Exhibit 1.7. Compute the rate of inflation for the year 2009. a. 2.42% b. 4.0% c. 1.69% d. 1.24% e. None of the above Refer to Exhibit 1.7. Calculate the annual real rate of return for U.S. T-bills. a. 2.26% b. 1.81% c. -0.5% d. 1.05% e. None of the above Refer to Exhibit 1.7. Calculate the annual real rate of return for U.S. long-term a. 3.06% b. 2.27% c. 2.51% d. 3.5%