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Chapter 16
Chapter 12
Example 1
Here are three separate scenarios for UK based companies.
Assume the spread in each scenario is GBP1 = USD 1.3520 – 1.2520.
Give all answers the nearest whole number.
(a) X Ltd exports to New York, it has recently made a sale valued at
$125,000. Payment will be received immediately after delivery.
What will the GBP value received be?
(b) Y Ltd regularly purchases from a supplier in Boston and pays on delivery.
They are expecting a delivery later today, valued at $250,000.
What is the cost in GBP of this delivery?
(c) Z Ltd is looking to buy a product, that is currently priced at £30 in the UK,
from a supplier in Florida.
What price would they expect to pay in USD?
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