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 = ZAR1.30▪ Forward rate in three months: BWP1.00=ZAR1.30▪ Spot 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

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

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