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The real risk$-$free rate is $3\mathrm{.}5\%.$ Inflation is expected to be $2\mathrm{.}25\%$ this year and $3\mathrm{.}5\%$ during the next $2$ years. Assume that the maturity risk premium is zero.

a$.$ What is the yield on $2-$year Treasury securities$?$ Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places.

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b$.$ What is the yield on $3-$year Treasury securities$?$ Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places.

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