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Chapter 30, Problem 6P

a)

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To determine: The mark-to-market profit or loss.

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Mark-to market profit or losses is an accounting method where the assets value of the firm will be adjusted accordingly daily to reflect the market price.

b)

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To determine: The total profit or loss after 10 days and whether it protects against the rise in oil price.

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To discuss: The largest cumulative loss Person X will experience over the 10 days and the problem associated with it.

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