P&G India, Procter and Gamble's affiliate in India, P&G India, procures much of its toiletrios product line from a Japanese company. Because of the shortage of working capital in India, payment terms by Indian importers are typically 180 days or longer. P&G India wishes to hedge an 8.3 million Japanese yen payable. Although options are not available on the Indian rupee (Rs), forward rates are available against the yen. Additionally, a common practice in India is for companies like P&G India to work with a currency agent who will, In this case, lock in the current spot exchange rate in exchange for a 456% foo. Using the exchange rate and interest rate data in the popup window, compare alternate ways below that P&G India might deal with its foreign exchange exposure. Assume a 360-day financial year. a. How much in Indian rupees will P&G Indio pay in 180 days without a hedge if the expected spot rato in 180 days is assumed to be V2.51895/Rs? V2.4454/Rs? V2.5752/Rs? b. How much in Indian rupees will P&G India pay in 180 days with a forward market hedge? c. How much in Indian rupees will P&G India pay in 180 days with a money market hedge? d. How much in Indian rupees wil P&G India pay in 180 days with a currency agent hedgo? e. What do you recommend? a. How much in Indian rupees will P&G India pay in 180 days without a hedge if the expected spot rato in 180 days in assumed to be 12.51896/Rs? R: (Round to the nearest whole number.) X Data table Spot rate 2.51895/Rs 180-day forward rate 2.4454/Rs Expected spot, 180 days 2.5752/Rs 180-day Indian rupee investing rate 7.89% 180-day Japanese yen investing rate 3.21% Currency agent's exchange rate fee 4.56% P&G India's cost of capital 12.17% Click on the icon located on the top-right corner of the data table in order to copy its contents into a spreadsheet Print Done