Determine the spot exchange rate


Problem:

Suppose 90-day investments in Britain have a 4.40% annualized return and a 1.10% quarterly (90-day) return. In the U.S., 90-day investments of similar risk have a 3.00% annualized return and a 0.75% quarterly (90-day) return. In the 90-day forward market, 1 British pound equals $1.95.

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Question: If interest rate parity holds, what is the spot exchange rate ($/£)?

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