Consider the Following Equation

question 48

Multiple Choice

Consider the following equation:
S × [(Foreign Cash Flow) / (1 + rFC] = (Forward Rate × Foreign Cash Flow) / (1 + r$)
The term S in this equation is ________.

• A) the forward exchange rate
• B) the amount of foreign currency
• C) the future spot exchange rate
• D) the current spot exchange rate

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