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An analyst gathers the following information about a floating-rate note (FRN):
| Time to maturity | 3 years |
|---|---|
| Current price (per 100 of par value) | 98 |
| Reference rate | 1.5% |
| Quoted margin | 0.5% |
| Payment basis | Quarterly |
Assuming evenly spaced periods, the discount margin of the FRN is closest to: