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An investor in Treasury securities expects inflation to be 2.2% in Year 1, 2.5% in Year 2, and 3.45% each year thereafter. Assume that the real risk-free rate is 1.85% and that this rate will remain

constant. Three-year Treasury securities yield 5.10%, while 5-year Treasury securities yield 6.00%. What is the difference in the maturity risk premiums (MRPs) on the two securities; that is, what

is MRP5 - MRP3? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places.

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