Suppose That the Annual Interest Rate Is 5

question 25

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the annual interest rate is 5.0 percent in the United States and 3.5 percent in Germany,and that the spot exchange rate is $1.12/€ and the forward exchange rate,with one-year maturity,is $1.16/€.Assume that an arbitrager can borrow up to $1,000,000.If an astute trader finds an arbitrage,what is the net cash flow in one year?

• A)$10,690
• B)$15,000
• C)$46,207
• D)$21,964.29

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Administrative Department

A segment of a company responsible for managing the general operations and ensuring the smooth functioning of the business.

Custodial Department

A division within an organization responsible for maintenance, cleaning, and security services.

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A cost allocation method used in accounting where overhead costs are assigned to departments in a sequential order, often starting with the department that incurs the most overhead, then allocating costs down to other departments based on predetermined criteria.

Personnel Department

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