So, we have that the final value of the zero coupon bond after ten years will be 3000$. The TIPS mature after 10 years, but the interest will be calculated only for 5 years. Each year of interest, the TIPS gains 2%*2500=2*25=50$. Hence the TIPS gains 50$ for each year of interest. Since the interest is not compounding, it will gain 5*50=250$ in value. Hence its total value after ten years is 2500+250=2750$. The total maximum value of the two assets combined is 3000+2750=5750$ and it is attained after 10 years. If one things that money is more important now than in 10 years, the assets could be sold at a lower price; nonetheless their max value never exceeds choice d)=5.750$