Phoenix Motors wants to lock in the cost of 10,000 ounces of platinum to be used in next quarters production of catalytic converters. It buys three-month futures contracts for 10,000 ounces at a price of $1,320 per ounce.

Suppose the spot price of platinum falls to $1,210 in three months time.

a-1. Calculate the profit or loss on the futures contract. (Enter the amount as a positive value.)

(Click to select)LossProfit $

a-2. What is the total cost to Phoenix of buying the platinum? (Enter the amount as a positive value.)

Total cost $

Suppose the spot price of platinum increases to $1,460 after three months.

b-1. Calculate the profit or loss on the futures contract. (Enter the amount as a positive value.)

(Click to select)ProfitLoss $

b-2. What is the total cost to Phoenix of buying the platinum?

Total cost $