Which of the Following Is NOT an Acceptable Hedging Technique

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable hedging technique to reduce risk caused by a relatively predictable long-term foreign currency inflow of Japanese yen?

• A) Import raw materials from Japan denominated in yen to substitute for domestic suppliers.
• B) Pay suppliers from other countries in yen.
• C) Import raw materials from Japan denominated in dollars.
• D) Acquire debt denominated in yen.

---

Definitions:

Variable Costs

Expenditures that adjust in alignment with production levels or sales quantities, notably including labor and raw materials.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales activities, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Mixed Costs

Expenses that have both fixed and variable components, changing in total with the level of activity but not proportionally.

Fixed Costs

Fixed costs, including items like rent, salaries, and insurance, do not vary based on the amount of goods produced or sold.