Exercise 11-1 (Static) Exchange Rates LO 11-1Suppose the direct foreign exchange rates in U.S. dollars are1 British pound =1 Canadian dollar =Required:a. What are the indirect exchange rates for the British pound and the Canadian dollar?b. How many pounds must a British company pay to purchase goods costing $8,000 from a U.S. company?c. How many U.S. dollars must be paid for a purchase costing 4,000 Canadian dollars?Required A$ 1.60$ 0.74Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below.Required BRequired CWhat are the indirect exchange rates for the British pound and the Canadian dollar?Note: Round your answers to 4 decimal places.1 USD1 USDAnswer is complete but not entirely correct.€ 0.6250 British pounds$ 1.3510Canadian dollars< Required ARequired B >

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