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question 48

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Figure 15.5 Alt text for Figure 15.5: In figure 15.5, a graph illustrates the quantity of yuan traded against the exchange rate.
Long description for Figure 15.5: The x-axis is labelled, quantity of yuan traded in millions per day.The y-axis is labelled, exchange rate, Canadian dollar against the yuan.Supply curve S, is a straight line which slopes up from the bottom left corner to the top right corner.Demand curve D, is a straight line which slopes down from the top left corner to the bottom right corner.The curves intersect at point A, (600, 0.13) .Point A, and unmarked points (800, 0.11) , (500, $0.14) , (700, $0.14) , and (400, 0.11) are all connected to their corresponding values on the x and y-axes with dotted lines.
-Refer to Figure 15.5.Suppose the Chinese government decides to abandon pegging the yuan to the U.S.dollar at a rate which undervalues the yuan.Using the figure above, the equilibrium exchange rate would be ________ and Chinese exports to the United States would ________ in price.

Apply the BAT and Miller-Orr models to manage cash balances and understand their cost implications.

Analyze the effect of payment delays on cash management.

Calculate the optimal cash balance for various scenarios.

Evaluate the benefits of reducing collection and disbursement times.

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