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Car Corp. (a U.S.-based company) sold parts to a Korean customer on December 16, 2011, with payment of 10 million Korean won to be received on January 15, 2012. The following exchange rates applied: Forward Rate to Jan 15 Date December 16, 2011 December 31, 2011 January 15, 2012 Spot Rate $00092 00090 00095 $ 00098 00093 00095 [15. Assuming a forward contract was entered into, what would be the net impact on Car Corp.'s 2011 income statement related to this transaction? Assume an annual interest rate of 12% and a fair value hedge. The present value for one month at 12% is .9901. A. $700 (gain) B. $700 (loss) C. $300 (gain) D. $300 (loss) E. $295 (gain)

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E. $295 (gain) approx

$.00098 - $.00095 = $.00003 × .9901 × $10,000,000 = $297 Gain ($ 295 )

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