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If the spot rate of the Israeli shekel is 6 shekels per dollar and the 180-day forward rate is 6.07 shekels per dollar, then what is the forward rate for the Israeli shekel to the spot rate (percentage amount of premium or discount)?

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This response determines the forward rate in comparison to the spot rate.

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