The $/€ exchange rate is €1 = $1.45, and the €/SFr exchange rate is SFr1 = €0.71. What is the SFr/$ exchange rate? Suppose the direct quote for the British pound in New York is 1.9110–5. (a) How much would £500,000 cost in New York? (b) What is the direct quote for U.S. dollars in London?

The $/€ exchange rate is €1 = $1.45, and the €/SFr exchange rate is SFr1 = €0.71. What is the SFr/$ exchange rate? Suppose the direct quote for the British pound in New York is 1.9110–5. (a) How much would £500,000 cost in New York? (b) What is the direct quote for U.S. dollars in London?

Intermediate Financial Management (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter27: Multinational Financial Management

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