Assume that you buy a 1-year, 168,000-peso Philippine bond that pays 9 percent when the exchange rate is 1 Canadian dollar for 42 pesos. If, after one year, the peso falls to 1 Canadian dollar equals 45 pesos, how much have you gained or lost in Canadian dollars? Round your answer to the nearest dollar amount. loss $ 4353

Assume that you buy a 1-year, 168,000-peso Philippine bond that pays 9 percent when the exchange rate is 1 Canadian dollar for 42 pesos. If, after one year, the peso falls to 1 Canadian dollar equals 45 pesos, how much have you gained or lost in Canadian dollars? Round your answer to the nearest dollar amount. loss $ 4353

Economics:

10th Edition

ISBN:9781285859460

Author:BOYES, William

Publisher:BOYES, William

Chapter36: Exchange Rates And Financial Links Between Countries

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 12E

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