Problem 15-17 The current yield curve for default-free zero-coupon bonds is as follows: Maturity (Years) YTY (83 108 a. What are the implied 1-year forward rates? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to 2 decimal places.) Maturity Forward Rate 2 years ces 3 years b. Assume that the pure expectations hypothesis of the term structure is correct. If market expectations are accurate, what will be the yield to maturity on 1-year zero-coupon bonds next year? Shift upward Shift downward c. Assume that the pure expectations hypothesis of the term structure is correct. If market expectations are accurate, what will be the yield to maturity on 2-year zero-coupon bonds next year? Shift downward Shift upward d. If you purchase a 2-year zero-coupon bond now, what is the expected total rate of return over the next year? (Hint: Compute the current and expected future prices.) Ignore taxes. (Do not round Intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 1 decimal place.) Expected total rate of retum (2-year bond) e. What is the expected total rate of return over the next year on a 3-year zero-coupon bond? (Do not round Intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 1 decimal place.) Expected total rate of return (3-year bond) %