Assume the time from acceptance to maturity on a $2,000,000 banker’s acceptance is 90 days. Further assume that the importing bank’s acceptance commission is 1.25 percent and that the market rate for 90-day B/As is 6.0 percent. Calculate the amount the exporter will receive if he holds it to maturity.

A. $1,009,375
B. $1,999,375
C. $1,963,750
D. $1,993,750

ANSWER

D. $1,993,750