What expectations about future inflation levels

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The nominal yield on 10 year treasury bonds is currently ~4.9%. If an investor wishes to earn at least a 3.5% real before tax rate of return on her capital, what expectations about future inflation levels must she hold in order to willingly hold 10 year treasury bonds at existing prices?

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