Honesty Company is exploring to issue a financial instrument next year. They are researching for a reasonable interest rate to offer. The financial instrument is expected to cover for 180 days. Government Treasury Bills are being offered with the following rates: 30 day – 1.5%; 60 day – 2%; 90 day – 2%; 180 day – 2.50%; and 360 day – 3%. Inflation was reported at 1.2%. Honesty must be able to safeguard at least 3% of the risk for this issuance. What is the appropriate interest rate.