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An Indian investor invests Rs 187,500 in US securities at USDINR 75. After 1 year, his investment gains 10% in USD terms. On liquidation, USDINR is 66. What is the real return in INR?

Practice question from NISM Series I - Mock Test 3 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. A

    Profit of 5.9%

  2. B

    Loss of 5.9%

  3. Loss of 3.2%

    Correct answer

  4. D

    Profit of 4.75%

Why this is the answer

USD invested = 187,500 / 75 = 2,500 USD, Value after 10% gain = 2,500 × 1.10 = 2,750 USD, Value in INR on repatriation = 2,750 × 66 = Rs 181,500, Loss % = (187,500 - 181,500) / 187,500 × 100 = 3.2% loss

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