Question

Given that inflation in the U.S. is projected at 2% annually for the next 5 years and at 8% annually in India for the same time period, and Rupee/Dollar spot rate (R/$) is currently equal to 73.2115, obtain the exact relative PPP value of the spot rate (R/$) five years from now. Group of answer choices 97.4310 69.1442 55.0125 79.4310 77.5181

Answer 1

97.4310

Step-by-step explanation:

Forward rate = Spot rate * (1 + Rate of inflation in India)/(1 + Rate of inflation in US)

Spot rate in 5 years = 73.2115 * (1+0.08)^5/(1+0.02)^5

Spot rate in 5 years = 73.2115 * (1.08)^5/(1.02)^5

Spot rate in 5 years = 73.2115 * (1.4693281/1.104081)

Spot rate in 5 years = 73.2115 * 1.330815493

Spot rate in 5 years = 97.4309984657695

Spot rate in 5 years = 97.4310