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question 35

Multiple Choice

Use the information for the question(s) below.
The current spot exchange rate,S,is $1.8862/£.Suppose that the yield curve in both countries is flat.The risk-free rate on dollars,r_$,is 5.35% and the risk-free interest rate on pounds,r_£,is 4.80%.
-Using the covered interest parity condition,the calculated one-year forward rate F₁ is closest to:

• A)$1.8568/£
• B)$1.8764/£
• C)$1.9161/£
• D)$1.8961/£

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