The real risk-free rate (r) is 2.8% and is expected to remain constant, Inflation is expected to be 6% per year for each of the next two years and 5% thereafter. The maturity risk premium (MRP) is determined from the formula: 0.1(t1)%, where t is the securitys maturity. The fiquidity premium (LP) on all Smith and Carter Incis bonds is 1.05%. The following table shows the current relationship between bond ratings and default risk premiums (DRP): Smith and Carter Inc: issues six-year, AA-rated bonds. What is the yield on one of these bonds? Disregard cross-product terms; that is, if averaging Is required, use the arithmetic average. 9.43% 9.98% 10.48% 5.15% Based on your understanding of the determinants of interest rates, if everything else remains the same, which of the following will be toue? The yield on U.S. Treasury securities always remains static. In theory, the weld on a bond with a longer maturity will be higher than the yield on a bond with a shorter maturity