4.The one-year Treasury (risk-free) interest rate in the United States is presently 6 percent, while the one-year Treasury interest rate in the United Kingdom is 2 percent. The spot rate of the British pound is $1.60. Assume that you believe in the international Fisher effect. You will receive 1 million British pound in one year.

a. What is the estimated amount of dollars you will receive when converting the pound to U.S dollars in one year at the spot rate at that time?

b. Assume that interest rate parity exists. If you hedged your future receivables with a one-year forward contract, how many dollars will you receive when converting the pound to U.S. dollars in one year?