An investor is considering making an investment and is deciding between two possible alternatives: • A 6-month investment which can be purchased at a simple rate of discount of 4.15% p.a. • A bank deposit, for 6 months, offering an effective rate of interest of 4.35% p.a. Determine which of these two alternatives offers the higher rate of return.

An investor is considering making an investment and is deciding between two possible alternatives: • A 6-month investment which can be purchased at a simple rate of discount of 4.15% p.a. • A bank deposit, for 6 months, offering an effective rate of interest of 4.35% p.a. Determine which of these two alternatives offers the higher rate of return.

International Financial Management

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ISBN:9780357130698

Author:Madura

Publisher:Madura

Chapter11: Managing Transaction Exposure

Section: Chapter Questions

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