You Are Expecting a Payment of C$100,000 Four Years from Now

question 58

Multiple Choice

You are expecting a payment of C$100,000 four years from now. The risk-free rate of return is 3 percent in the U.S. and 4 percent in Canada. The inflation rate is 3 percent in the U.S. and 2 percent in Canada. The current exchange rate is C$1 = $.72. How much will the payment four years from now be worth in U.S. dollars?

• A) $68,887
• B) $69,191
• C) $69,300
• D) $72,222
• E) $74,953

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