Answer:
A. 2.79%
B. 2.88%
Explanation:
A. Calculation for What is the real return on long-term government bonds
Real Return of Long-term government bonds = (1.071/1.042) - 1
Real Return of Long-term government bonds = 1.0279-1
Real Return of Long-term government bonds = =2.79%
B. Calculation Real Return of Long-term corporate bonds
Real Return of Long-term corporate bonds
= (1.072/1.042) - 1
Real Return of Long-term corporate bonds=1.0288-1
Real Return of Long-term corporate bonds = 2.88%