On December 1, 2016, PEPPER Corporation entered into forward exchange contracts for speculative purposes in anticipation for a gain to sell U.S. $ 10,000 in 90 days for delivery on March 1, 2017 for P40.25. The fiscal year end for PEPPER Corporation is December 31. The Exchange rates available on various dates are as follows: 1-Dec-16 31-Dec-16 1-Mar-17 P40.35 SPOT RATE P40.00 P40.25 30-DAY Forward Rate 40.10 40.35 40.50 60-DAY Forward Rate 40.15 40.40 40.70 90-DAY Forward Rate 40.25 40.45 40.65 120-DAY Forward Rate 40.30 40.50 40.70
On December 1, 2016, PEPPER Corporation entered into forward exchange contracts for speculative purposes in anticipation for a gain to sell U.S. $ 10,000 in 90 days for delivery on March 1, 2017 for P40.25. The fiscal year end for PEPPER Corporation is December 31. The Exchange rates available on various dates are as follows: 1-Dec-16 31-Dec-16 1-Mar-17 P40.35 SPOT RATE P40.00 P40.25 30-DAY Forward Rate 40.10 40.35 40.50 60-DAY Forward Rate 40.15 40.40 40.70 90-DAY Forward Rate 40.25 40.45 40.65 120-DAY Forward Rate 40.30 40.50 40.70
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4. How much is the Foreign currency Payable on March 1, 2017 prior to settlement?
A. 402,500 C. 403,500
B. 403,000 D. 404,000
The correct answer is C, Please explain why?
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