The T-Shirt Factory purchased seven futures contracts on cotton at a quoted price of 63.70 as a hedge against its inventory needs. At the time it actually needed the cotton, the spot price was 64.50. Cotton futures are based on 50,000 pounds and quoted in cents per pound. How much did the Shirt Factory save by hedging cotton?

Multiple Choice

• $40

• $400

• $2,600

• $2,400

• $2,800

Question 22.