Instruction 16.1: Use the Information to Answer Following Question(s)

question 46

Multiple Choice

Instruction 16.1:
Use the information to answer following question(s) .
In September 2002 a U.S. investor chooses to invest $500,000 in German equity securities at a then current spot rate of $1.30/euro. At the end of one year the spot rate is $1.35/euro.
-Refer to Instruction 16.1. How many euros will the U.S. investor acquire with his initial $500,000 investment?

• A) euro 650,000
• B) euro 370,370
• C) euro 500,000
• D) euro 384,615

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