Based on the information below,please answer the question:

Maturity (Years)

Strip Price

Spot Rate

Forward Rate

0.5

99.2556

1.50%

1.50%

1.0

98.2240

1.80%

2.10%

1.5

96.7713

2.20%

?

2.0

95.1524

?

3.40%


  The 6-month forward rate on an investment that matures in 1.5 years is closest to:
  A.       2.50%
  B.        2.75%
  C.        3.00%
  D.       3.25%
  Answer: C
  The forward rate can be calculated as