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Interest Rate Parity Formula tie the spot rate to the expected forward rate using the relationship between interest rates in two countries

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Interest Rate Parity Formula tie the spot rate to the expected forward rate using the relationship between interest rates in two countries.
The spot rate equals .71 Pds/$
If the annual interest rate in USA is presently 3.0%
The annual interest rate in UK is presently 6.0%
What is the forward exchange rate consistent with IRP in 252 days? _____ Pds
Use the forward rate calculated in the problem above.
Calculate the % forward rate premium (or discount) for the UK (pounds) 
Note: The currency whose forward exchange rate shows strengthening is at a premium.
_____ is the percent premium for (US/Pds)?