​A US Firm Has a Canadian Subsidiary That Remits a Large

question 29

Multiple Choice

​A U.S. firm has a Canadian subsidiary that remits a large amount of its earnings to the parent on an annual basis. It also imports supplies from China, invoiced in Chinese yuan. The firm has no other foreign business and needs a small loan. The firm could best reduce its exposure to exchange rate risk by borrowing:

• A) ​U.S. dollars.
• B) ​Canadian dollars.
• C) ​Chinese yuan.
• D) ​a combination of Canadian dollars and Chinese yuan.

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Definitions:

Sales Mix

refers to the composition of different products or services sold, impacting overall sales and profitability.

Fixed Expenses

These are expenses that remain constant regardless of the amount of goods produced or sold, including items like rent, wages, and insurance premiums.

Selling Price

The amount of money for which a product or service is sold to customers.

Variable Labor Cost

Costs for labor that change in proportion to the level of production or sales in a company.