Essentials Of Investments
11th Edition
ISBN:9781260013924
Author:Bodie, Zvi, Kane, Alex, MARCUS, Alan J.
Publisher:Bodie, Zvi, Kane, Alex, MARCUS, Alan J.
Chapter1: Investments: Background And Issues
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Transcribed Image Text:Xu is planning a 30-day vacation in Cape Town, South Africa, one year from now. The present charge for a
luxury suite plus meals in South African Rands (ZAR) is ZAR9,000/day.
The South African Rand presently trades at ZAR15.36/USD. She figures out the US dollar cost today for a 30-
day stay would be approximately US$17,578.13. The hotel informed her that any increase in its room charges
will be limited to any increase in the South African cost of living. South African inflation is expected to be
3.27% per annum, while U.S. inflation is expected
to be 4.7%.
a. How many US dollars might Xu expect to need one year hence to pay for her 30-day vacation?
b. By what percent has the dollar cost gone up? Why?
In the answer box below, write the letter and your answer.
e.g. a. Your answer
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