A British firm and a U.S. Corporation each wish to enter into a currency swap hedging agreement. The British firm is receiving U.S. dollars from sales in the U.S. but wants pounds. The U.S. firm is receiving pounds from sales in Britain but wants dollars. Which of the following choices would best satisfy the desires of the firms?

a. The British firm pays dollars to a swap dealer and receives pounds from the dealer. The U.S. firm pays pounds to the swap dealer and receives dollars.

b. The U.S. firm pays dollars to a swap dealer and receives pounds from the dealer. The British firm pays pounds to the swap dealer and receives dollars.

c. The British firm pays pounds to a swap dealer and receives pounds from the dealer. The U.S. firm pays dollars to the swap dealer and receives dollars.

d. The British firm pays dollars to a swap dealer and receives dollars from the dealer. The U.S. firm pays pounds to the swap dealer and receives pounds.

Explain why?

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