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Use the following information for the next 2 questions: Spot rate (/$) 108.3 Expected spot rate in 120-day (/$) 104.6 U.S. dollar annual interest rate

Use the following information for the next 2 questions:

Spot rate (/$)

108.3

Expected spot rate in 120-day (/$)

104.6

U.S. dollar annual interest rate

2.25%

Japanese yen annual interest rate

3.18%

Jimmy wants to try an uncovered interest arbitrage (UIA). He has access to $21,600 or its yen equivalent. If he starts with borrowing in dollars and deposit in yens:

How much is the cost of his borrowing after 120 days?

$21,915

$22,278

$21,762

$22,086

How much of an UIA profit/loss does he have after 120 days?

$839

-$683

$1,008

$740

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