Treasury securities that mature in 6 years currently have an interest rate of 8.50 percent. Inflation is expected to be 5 percent in each of the next three years and 6 percent each year thereafter. The maturity risk premium is estimated to be 0.10% × (t - 1), where t is equal to the maturity of the bond (i.e., the maturity risk premium of a one-year bond is zero). The real risk-free rate is assumed to be constant over time. What is the real risk-free rate of interest?
A. 5.50%
B. 0.50%
C. 1.00%
D. 1.75%
E. 2.50%
Answer: E
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