If the spot rate of the Israeli shekel is 5.51 shekels per dollar and the 180-day forward rate is 5.97 shekels per dollar, then the forward rate for the Israeli shekelis selling at a to the spot rate.○ a. discount of 8%O b. premium of 16%c. premium of 18%○ d. discount of 18%e. premium of 8%

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