Answer:
5.57%
Explanation:
The real rate is 2.1 percent
The inflation rate is 3.4 percent
To find the rate which is to be expected on a treasury bill we have to apply the fishers equation
1+R= (1+r)(1+h)
Therefore, the rate on the treasury bill can be calculated as follows
1+R= (1+r)(1+h)
r= 2.1%
= 2.1/100
= 0.021
h= 3.4%
= 3.4/100
= 0.034
R= (1+r)(1+h)-1
= (1+0.021)(1+0.034)-1
= (1.021×1.034)-1
= 1.0557-1
= 0.0557×100
= 5.57%
Hence the rate expected on the treasury bill is 5.57%