The following table gives the prices of bonds Bond Principal (33) lime to Mamrity (yrs) Annual Coupon ($)"' Bond Price (35) _iI_-E_ _i1_ .I_ *Half the stated coupon is paid ever 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? 0) What are the 6month, 12month, 18month, and 24month par yields for bonds that provide semiannual coupon payments? 6:) Estimate the price and yield of a twoyear bond providing a semiannual coupon of 7% per annum