Assume the Current U

question 44

Multiple Choice

Assume the current U.S. dollar-British spot rate is £0.6993/$. If the current nominal one-year interest rate in the U.S. is 5% and the comparable rate in Britain is 6%, what is the approximate forward exchange rate for 360 days?

• A) £1.42/$
• B) £1.43/$
• C) £0.6993/$
• D) £0.7060/$

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Residual Value

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