a)
To find: The dollar that is worth more, the dollar of Country U or the dollar of Country C.
Introduction:
The rate of exchange where the bank agrees to exchange a currency for another on a future date, when it comes into a forward contract with an investor is a forward exchange rate. The price to exchange a currency for another at an immediate delivery is the spot exchange rate.
b)
To find: The cost of Beer E in Country U and the reason for a different price in Country U.
Introduction:
The rate of exchange where the bank agrees to exchange a currency for another on a future date, when it comes into a forward contract with an investor is a forward exchange rate. The price to exchange a currency for another at an immediate delivery is the spot exchange rate.
c)
To determine: Whether the dollar of Country U is selling at a premium or at a discount relative to the dollar of Country C.
Introduction:
The rate of exchange where the bank agrees to exchange a currency for another on a future date, when it comes into a forward contract with an investor is a forward exchange rate. The price to exchange a currency for another at an immediate delivery is the spot exchange rate.
d)
To find: The currency that is likely to increase in value.
Introduction:
The rate of exchange where the bank agrees to exchange a currency for another on a future date, when it comes into a forward contract with an investor is a forward exchange rate. The price to exchange a currency for another at an immediate delivery is the spot exchange rate.
e)
To find: The country with a higher rate of interest.
Introduction:
The rate of exchange where the bank agrees to exchange a currency for another on a future date, when it comes into a forward contract with an investor is a forward exchange rate. The price to exchange a currency for another at an immediate delivery is the spot exchange rate.
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