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Hanson Corp.frequently uses a forward hedge to hedge its British pound (£) payables.For the next quarter,Hanson has identified its net exposure to the pound as being £1,000,000.The 90-day forward rate is $1.50.Furthermore,Hanson's financial center has indicated that the possible values of the British pound at the end of next quarter are $1.57 and $1.59,with probabilities of.50 and.50,respectively.Based on this information,what is the expected real cost of hedging payables

Distinguish between direct and indirect expenses and their implications on departmental profitability.

Conceptualize the process of preparing departmental balance sheets and their rare usage in compared to income statements.

Grasp the methodology for classifying departments as either profit centers or cost centers based on their operational function.

Understand the relationship between gross profit and operating income within a departmental context.

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