2. Suppose the central rates within the ERM for the French franc and DM are FF 6.90403:ECU 1 and DM 2.05853:ECU 1, respectively. a. What is the cross-exchange rate between the franc and the mark? b. Under the original 2.25% margin on either side of the central rate, what were the approximate upper and lower intervention limits for France and Germany?

2. Suppose the central rates within the ERM for the French franc and DM are FF 6.90403:ECU 1 and DM 2.05853:ECU 1, respectively. a. What is the cross-exchange rate between the franc and the mark? b. Under the original 2.25% margin on either side of the central rate, what were the approximate upper and lower intervention limits for France and Germany?

Financial Management: Theory & Practice

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Chapter17: Multinational Financial Management

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