The following table gives the prices of bonds Bond Principal ($) Time to Maturity (yrs) Annual Coupon ($)* Bond Price ($) 100 0.5 0.0 98 100 1.0 0.0 95 100 1.5 6.2 101 100 2.0 8.0 104 *Half the stated coupon is paid every six months a) Calculate zero rates for maturities of 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, and 24 months. b) What are the forward rates for the periods: 6 months to 12 months, 12 months to 18 months, 18 months to 24 months? c) What are the 6-month, 12-month, 18-month, and 24-month par yields for bonds that provide semiannual coupon payments? d) Estimate the price of a two-year bond providing a semiannual coupon of 7% per annum.