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(Exchange rate arbitrage​) You own ​$10 comma 000. The dollar spot rate in Tokyo is 215.8906 yen​/$. The yen rate in New York is given in the following​ table: LOADING.... Are arbitrage profits​ possible? Set up an arbitrage scheme with your capital. What is the gain​ (loss) in​ dollars? Hint​: Compare the​ Tokyo's direct quote with the New​ York's indirect quote. ​"Assuming no transaction​ costs, the rate between Tokyo and New York are out of line.​ Therefore, arbitrage profits are​ possible." Is the above statement true or​ false? True . ​(Select from the​ drop-down menu.) The yen is cheaper in Tokyo . ​(Select from the​ drop-down menu.) The amount of yen you could buy in Tokyo for ​$10 comma 000 is 2135839 yen. ​(Round to the nearest whole​ number.)

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(Exchange rate arbitrage​) You own ​$10 comma 000. The dollar spot rate in Tokyo is 215.8906 yen​/$. The yen rate in New York is given in the following​ table: LOADING.... Are arbitrage profits​ possible? Set up an arbitrage scheme with your capital. What is the gain​ (loss) in​ dollars? Hint​: Compare the​ Tokyo's direct quote with the New​ York's indirect quote. ​"Assuming no transaction​ costs, the rate between Tokyo and New York are out of line.​ Therefore, arbitrage profits are​ possible." Is the above statement true or​ false? True . ​(Select from the​ drop-down menu.) The yen is cheaper in Tokyo . ​(Select from the​ drop-down menu.) The amount of yen you could buy in Tokyo for ​$10 comma 000 is 2135839 yen. ​(Round to the nearest whole​ number.)

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