The 1-year forward rate for the British pound is £0.5429 = $1. The spot rate is £0.5402 = $1. The interest rate on a risk-free asset in the U.K. is 3%. If interest rate parity exists, a 1 year risk-free security in the U.S. is yielding _____. (Please explain the calculation.)
a. 2.49%
b. 2.91%
c. 2.25%
d. 2.83%
e. 2.67%