On May 20, 2019, when the spot rate is $1.08/€, a U.S. company buys merchandise from a supplier in Italy,  at a cost of €100,000. The spot rate is $1.05/€ on June 30, the company’s year‑end. Payment of €100,000  is made on July 30, 2019, when the spot rate is $1.12/€. What is the effect on fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2020  income?             Fiscal 2019 Fiscal 2020             a. No effect $4,000 exchange loss           b. $3,000 exchange loss $7,000 exchange gain         c. No effect $4,000 exchange gain           d. $3,000 exchange gain $7,000 exchange loss

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1. On May 20, 2019, when the spot rate is $1.08/€, a U.S. company buys merchandise from a supplier in Italy, 
at a cost of €100,000. The spot rate is $1.05/€ on June 30, the company’s year‑end. Payment of €100,000 
is made on July 30, 2019, when the spot rate is $1.12/€. What is the effect on fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2020 
income?            
Fiscal 2019 Fiscal 2020            
a. No effect $4,000 exchange loss          
b. $3,000 exchange loss $7,000 exchange gain        
c. No effect $4,000 exchange gain          
d. $3,000 exchange gain $7,000 exchange loss          
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