If the European Subsidiary of a U

question 9

Multiple Choice

If the European subsidiary of a U.S. firm has net exposed assets of euro 500,000, and the euro drops in value from $1.40/euro to $1.30/euro the U.S. firm has a translation

• A) gain of $50,000.
• B) loss of $50,000.
• C) gain of $450,000.
• D) loss of euro 450,000.

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Overheads like rent, salaries, and insurance that stay the same, irrespective of how much is produced or sold.

Break-Even

The point at which total costs equal total revenues, resulting in no net loss or gain for a business.

Variable Cost

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or volume of output.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums, providing a basis for operational planning.