Boisjoly Watch Imports has agreed to purchase 15,000 Swiss watches for 1 million francs at today's spot rate. The firm's financial manager, James Desreumaux, has noted the following current spot and forward rates:                       U.S. Dollar / Franc Franc / U.S. Dollar           Spot   1.6590 0.6028   30-day forward   1.6540 0.6046   90-day forward   1.6460 0.6075   180-day forward   1.6400 0.6098                   On the same day, Desreumaux agrees to purchase 15,000 more watches in 3 months at the same price of 1 million francs.                 What is the cost of the watches, in U.S. dollars, if purchased at today's spot rate?

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Boisjoly Watch Imports has agreed to purchase 15,000 Swiss watches for 1 million francs at today's spot rate. The firm's financial manager, James Desreumaux, has noted the following current spot and forward rates:
               
      U.S. Dollar / Franc Franc / U.S. Dollar  
       
Spot   1.6590 0.6028  
30-day forward   1.6540 0.6046  
90-day forward   1.6460 0.6075  
180-day forward   1.6400 0.6098  
               
On the same day, Desreumaux agrees to purchase 15,000 more watches in 3 months at the same price of 1 million francs.
               
What is the cost of the watches, in U.S. dollars, if purchased at today's spot rate?
               
Cost of Watches  = Swiss Francs / Franc/U.S Dollar  
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