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12. On October 1, Boeing received an order from British Airways for a 747 for $200,000,000 to be paid on December 1. The exchange rates

12. On October 1, Boeing received an order from British Airways for a 747 for $200,000,000 to be paid on December 1. The exchange rates for $1 U.S. are as follows:

Exchange Rates

of $1 for British Pounds

Spot rate, October 1

.70

Spot rate, December 1

Forward rate, December 1

.68

.71

Required:

If British Airways decided to hedge $150,000,000 and self insure the balance, what gain or loss would the company record on its books for the purchase of the 747?

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13. On June 1, Dow Chemical purchased goods costing $140,000 from Mitsubishi in Japan. Payment for the goods is due August 1. The exchange rates for $1 U.S. are as follows:

Exchange Rates

of $1 for Yen

Spot rate, June 1

104

Forward rate, August 1

102

Spot rate, August 1

101

Required:

If Mitsubishi decided to hedge $100,000 and self insure the balance, what gain or loss would the company record on its books for the sale to Dow Chemical?

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