For the foreseeable future, the real risk-free rate of interest, r*, is expected to remain at 3 percent. Inflation is expected to steadily increase over time. The maturity risk premium equals 0.1(t - 1)%, where t represents the bonds maturity. On the basis of this information, which of the following statements is most correct?

Group of answer choices

Statements a and b are correct.

Statements a and c are correct.

b. The yield on 10-year corporate bonds must exceed the yield on 8-year Treasury securities.

c. The yield on 10-year Treasury securities must exceed the yield on 5-year corporate bonds.

a. The yield on 10-year Treasury securities must exceed the yield on 2-year Treasury securities.