The Spot Exchange Rate for Indian Rupees Is 44 INR/CAD

question 27

Multiple Choice

The spot exchange rate for Indian rupees is 44 INR/CAD.The one-year forward exchange rate is 46 INR/CAD and the one-year Canadian interest rate is 5%.What is the implied one-year interest rate in India?

• A)8.56%
• B)9.24%
• C)9.77%
• D)10.24%
• E)11.01%

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