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Investment in USD = $100
Investment converted to spot in pesos = $100 x 5 = 500 pesos
Future value of investment in pesos = 500 x 1.06 = 530 pesos
Expected exchange rate = 3.75
Therefore Future value in USD = 530 pesos / 3.75 = $141.33
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