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Please show how answer is derived. Assume the information below to answer the following questions:
| (1) If you use covered interest arbitrage for a 90-day investment, what will be the amount of US dollars you will have after 90 days? |
| (2) What is the percentage gain or loss on an annual basis? |
| Amount of investment | $5,000,000 |
| Current spot rate of pound | 1.28 |
| 90-day forward rate of pound | 1.25 |
| 3-month deposit rate in US | 2% |
| 3-month deposit rate in UK |
3% |