The Seller of a Forward Contract

question 41

Multiple Choice

The seller of a forward contract:

• A) is obligated to make delivery and accept the forward price.
• B) has the option of making delivery and receiving the greater of the spot price or the contract price.
• C) has the option of either making delivery or accepting delivery.
• D) is obligated to take delivery and pays the lower of the spot market price or the contract price.
• E) is obligated to take delivery and pay the forward price.

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Definitions:

Income Statement

A financial report summarizing the revenues, costs, and expenses incurred during a specific period, usually a fiscal quarter or year.

Total Asset Turnover

A financial ratio that measures a company's ability to generate sales from its assets by comparing net sales with total assets.

Sales On Account

Transactions where goods or services are provided to a customer with an agreement that payment will be made at a later date, similar to credit sales.

Equity Multiplier

A financial ratio that indicates the portion of a company's assets that is financed by stockholder's equity, highlighting leverage.