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Q. Assume that Parker Company will receive SF 200,000 in 360 days. Assume the following interest rates: UK Switzerland 360-day borrowing rate 7% 5% 360-day deposit rate 6% 4% Assume the forward rate of the Swiss franc is £0.44 and the spot rate of the Swiss franc is £0.42. If Parker Company uses a money market hedge, what equivalent amount could it receive in 360 days?

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Q. A foreign project generates a negative cash flow in year 1 and positive cash flows in years 2 through 5. The NPV for this project will be higher if the foreign currency _________ in year 1 and _________ in years 2 though 5.

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Q. In a forward hedge, if the forward rate is an accurate predictor of the future spot rate, the real cost of hedging payables will be:

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Q. Which of the following are true regarding the options markets?