Consider a U Ignoring Transaction Exposure in the Yen,the Translation Exposure Will Indicate

question 76

Multiple Choice

Consider a U.S.-based MNC with manufacturing activities in Japan.The result of a change in the ¥-$ exchange rate on the assets and liabilities of the consolidated balance sheet is: $$\begin{array} { l l l } \text { Exposed assets } & \text { ¥ } & 700,000,000 \\\text { Exposed liabilities } & \text { ¥ } & 500,000,000\end{array}$$ Ignoring transaction exposure in the yen,the translation exposure will indicate a possible need for a "derivatives hedge" of

• A)short position in ¥200,000,000 currency futures.
• B)long position in ¥200,000,000 currency futures.
• C)either short position in ¥200,000,000 currency futures or long position in ¥200,000,000 currency futures.
• D)none of the options

Understand the purposes and effects of transformations in data analysis.

Distinguish between explanatory and response variables.

Interpret scatterplots, including form, direction, strength, and the addition of categorical variables.

Recognize the importance of having positive values for logarithmic transformations.

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