Ahmed is an Omani importer. He is supposed to pay USD 250,000 in 60 days. He expects that OMR will depreciate against USD. What do you recommend him? Getting a long position on a forward contract of USD 300,000. Getting a short position on a forward contract of the required amount. Getting a long position on a forward contract of the required amount. Getting a short position on a forward contract with a maturity of 55 days.

Ahmed is an Omani importer. He is supposed to pay USD 250,000 in 60 days. He expects that OMR will depreciate against USD. What do you recommend him? Getting a long position on a forward contract of USD 300,000. Getting a short position on a forward contract of the required amount. Getting a long position on a forward contract of the required amount. Getting a short position on a forward contract with a maturity of 55 days.

SWFT Essntl Tax Individ/Bus Entities 2020

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Chapter5: Business Deductions

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