FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCE(LL)
FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCE(LL)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781260477184
Author: BREALEY
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL CUSTOM PUBLISHING
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Chapter 22, Problem 8QP

a.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The current spot exchange rate.

a.

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Answer to Problem 8QP

The current spot exchange rate is LAP 95.45 per dollar.

Explanation of Solution

Determine the current spot exchange rate

SpotExchangeRate=[((1+InterestRateLaputian)(1+InterestRateDollar))ForwardRate]=[((1+10%)(1+5%))LAP100]=LAP95.45perdollar

Therefore, the current spot exchange rate is LAP 95.45 per dollar.  

b.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The USD interest rate.

b.

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Answer to Problem 8QP

The USD interest rate is 2.22%.

Explanation of Solution

Determine the USD interest rate

0=[(BeginningExchangeRateLILEndingExchangeRateLIL)×((1+InterestRateLIL)InterestRateUSD)]0=[(4540)×((1+15%)InterestRateUSD)]9×(1+InterestRateUSD)=9.2=0.02222or2.22%

Therefore, the USD interest rate is 2.22%.  

c.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The current exchange rate.

c.

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Answer to Problem 8QP

The current exchange rate is BLE 23.66 per dollar.

Explanation of Solution

Determine the current exchange rate

SpotExchangeRate=[((1+InterestRateBlefuscu)(1+InterestRateDollar))ForwardRate]=[((1+12%)(1+6%))BLE25]=BLE23.66perdollar

Therefore, the current exchange rate is BLE 23.66 per dollar.  

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