1. In the context of of cubic interpolation as discussed in the course, in order to find the cubic interpolating line one must solve a cubic system. solve a linear system where the unknow variable is time. select four rates. must solve a linear system in two equations a two varibles.

2. Consider 2 securities with face value equal to 100. – One year pure discount bond selling at $95. – One two year 8% discount bond selling at $96.5. What is the two year zero coupon rate R(0,2)? 10.02% 8.7% 10.22% 5.26%

3. You wish to purchase a home for $300,000. You will make payments of $24,000 at the end of every year for 15 years. The current rate of interest is 5.5% convertibly monthly. Find the down payment that will be necessary.