You are a U.S. investor who purchased British securities for 2,000 pounds, one year ago when the British pound cost $1.50. No dividends were paid on the British securities in the past year. Your total return based on U.S. dollars was __________ if the value of the securities is now 2,400 pounds and the pound is worth $1.60.
A. 16.7%
B. 20.0%
C. 28.0%
D. 40.0%
E. None of the options are correct.
C. 28.0%
($3,840 $3,000)/$3,000 = 0.28, or 28.0%.
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