Answer:
E(5r5) = 0.06
Explanation:
The expected rate (which is the the projected return on a monetary investment) on the treasury bonds at 4.05% can be calculated as seen below:
Rate on 5-year Treasury Bonds, E(r5) = 2.20%
Rate on 10-year Treasury Bonds, E(r10) = 4.05%
(1 + E(r5))^5 * (1 + E(5r5))^5 = (1 + E(r10))^10
1.0220^5 * (1 + E(5r5))^5 = 1.0405^10
1.11495 * (1 + E(5r5))^5 = 1.48738
(1 + E(5r5))^5 = 1.33403
1 + E(5r5) = 1.05933
E(5r5) = 0.05933
E(5r5) = 0.06