You Purchased 3,000,000 Indian Rupees in London at an Exchange

question 18

Multiple Choice

You purchased 3,000,000 Indian rupees in London at an exchange rate of 54.86 to the dollar and simultaneously sold the rupees in Bahrain at an exchange rate of 55.12 to the dollar.What is the name for such a transaction?

• A) trend trading
• B) arbitrage
• C) currency swapping
• D) exchange rate hedging

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Definitions:

Inventory on Hand

The total quantity of goods or materials a business has in its possession, ready for sale or production.

Debit Memo

A document issued by a buyer to reduce the amount owed to a seller, typically due to returned goods or an overcharge.

Return of Merchandise

A process where customers return previously purchased products to the seller, often due to defects, dissatisfaction, or other reasons.

Perpetual Inventory System

An accounting method that continuously adjusts for inventory additions and subtractions, providing a real-time view of inventory levels.