Local Corp imported a heavy machine from the US for US$50,000 on October 10, 2019. A letter of credit was opened with a Makati branch based on the commercial invoice for US$50,000, on which Local Corpl made a 100% deposit cover based on the exchange rate of $1.00 to P27.50. Shipment of the heavy machine was effected on December 30, 2019, at which time the exporter collected the proceeds of the letter of credit when the prevailing exchange rate was $1.00 to P28.00. From the exchange rate fluctuation, Local Corp realized: Group of answer choices A. P25,000 gain B.P25,000 loss C. P5,000 gain D. No gain, No loss

Local Corp imported a heavy machine from the US for US$50,000 on October 10, 2019. A letter of credit was opened with a Makati branch based on the commercial invoice for US$50,000, on which Local Corpl made a 100% deposit cover based on the exchange rate of $1.00 to P27.50. Shipment of the heavy machine was effected on December 30, 2019, at which time the exporter collected the proceeds of the letter of credit when the prevailing exchange rate was $1.00 to P28.00. From the exchange rate fluctuation, Local Corp realized: Group of answer choices A. P25,000 gain B.P25,000 loss C. P5,000 gain D. No gain, No loss

International Financial Management

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Chapter10: Measuring Exposure To Exchange Rate Fluctuations

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