[Solved] Subsidiary A of Mega plc has net inflows in Australian dollars of A$1,000,000, while Subsidiary B has net outflows in Australian dollars of A$1,500,000. The expected exchange rate of the Australian dollar is £0.30. What is the net inflow or outflow as measured in pounds?

Q.	Subsidiary A of Mega plc has net inflows in Australian dollars of A$1,000,000, while Subsidiary B has net outflows in Australian dollars of A$1,500,000. The expected exchange rate of the Australian dollar is £0.30. What is the net inflow or outflow as measured in pounds?
A.	£150,000 outflow.
B.	£150,000 inflow
C.	£1,666,000 inflow.
D.	£1,666,000 outflow.
Answer» A. £150,000 outflow.

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