The current yield curve is inverted. The spot rates for zero-coupon bonds for the next few years are provided below. Due to a data glitch, the spot rate for this year (year 1) and the next year (year 2) are missing. What is the inferred short rate for the fifth year?

Year	3	4	5	6	7
Spot rate (%)	2.49	2.41	2.21	2.32	2.68

Group of answer choices

A. 4.87%

B. 2.87%

C. 2.17%

D. 1.41%

E. 9.02%