Math Problem Statement
A bank is quoting the following exchange rates against the dollar for the Swiss franc and the Australian dollar:
SFr/$ = 1.5960 − 70
A$/$ = 1.7225 − 35
An Australian firm asks the bank for an A$/SFr quote. What cross-rate would the bank quote?
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Cross-rates
Bid-Ask Spread
Currency Exchange
Formulas
Cross rate (A$/SFr) = A$/USD ÷ SFr/USD
Bid Price for A$/SFr = (Bid price of A$/USD) ÷ (Ask price of SFr/USD)
Ask Price for A$/SFr = (Ask price of A$/USD) ÷ (Bid price of SFr/USD)
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12 (Advanced Finance/Math)
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