Obtain the zero rates in continuous compounding from the available bonds for the following maturities

- 3 months - 6 months - 1 year - 1.5 years - 2 years

Bonds available: -

3-month zero coupon bond with principal of 100 and price of 98.5 -

6- month zero coupon bond with principal of 100 and price of 96.5 -

1- year zero coupon bond with principal of 100 and price of 92 -

5- Obtain the zero rates in continuous compounding from the available bonds for the following maturities (10 points): - - - 3 months 6 months 1 year 1.5 years 2 years Bonds available: 3-month zero coupon bond with principal of 100 and price of 98.5 - 6-month zero coupon bond with principal of 100 and price of 96.5 - 1-year zero coupon bond with principal of 100 and price of 92 - 1.5-year bond providing a 6% annual coupon paid semiannually on a principal of 200 and price 193 2-year bond providing a 8% annual coupon paid annually on a principal of 100 and price 97.5