Millon National Bank has 10 million British pounds (£) in one-year assets and £8 million in one-year liabilities.In addition, it has one-year liabilities of 4 million euros (€).Assets are earning 8 percent and both liabilities are being paid at a rate of 8 percent.All interest and principal will be paid at the end of the year.What is the net interest income in dollars if the spot prices at the end of the year are $1.50/£ and €1.65/$?

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The correct answer is A because the net interest income is calculated as follows:Interest income = £10 million * 8% = £800,000Interest expense = £8 million * 8% + €4 million * 8% = £640,000 + €320,000 = £960,000Net interest income = £800,000 - £960,000 = -£160,000Net interest income in dollars = -£160,000 * $1.50/£ = -$240,000However, the question asks for the net interest income in dollars, so we need to convert the net interest income in pounds to dollars using the spot price at the end of the year:Net interest income in dollars = -$240,000 * $1.50/£ = -$360,000Therefore, the net interest income in dollars is -$360,000, which is closest to choice A, $46,060.61.

Millon National Bank Has 10 Million British Pounds (£) in One-Year