Suppose the term structure of interest rates for risk-free zero-coupon bonds is as follows:
Term 1 year 2 year 3 year 4 year 5 year
Rate (EAR)% 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00
What is the fair price if a risk-free investment that pays $1000 at the end of the Years 1,2, and 3, and given that price, what is the single rate of interest that could be used to fairly value this annuity?
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