3. A firm exports goods from Botswana to South Africa costing ZAR450 000.00. Payment isexpected in 3 months' time. Exchange rates are as follows:■ Current spot rate: BWP1.00 = ZAR1.30Forward rate in three months: BWP1.00=ZAR1.30Spot rate in three months: BWP1.00 = ZAR1.40Required:a. Examine whether hedging is beneficial to the firmb. Outline any three challenges of using forward contracts(7 marks)(3 marks)

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