If the current exchange rate between the US and the UK is such that the current price of a pound is $1.20. What is the expected future exchange rate in one year if the US risk free rate is 2% and the UK risk free rate is 2.5% (use 5 decimal places)?

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If the current exchange rate between the US and the UK is such that the current price of a pound is $1.20. What is the expected future exchange rate in one year if the US risk free rate is 2% and the UK risk free rate is 2.5% (use 5 decimal places)?

 

 

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