You Need to Purchase Coal 4-Months from Now and Would

question 53

Multiple Choice

You need to purchase coal 4-months from now and would like to hedge against price movement.The spot price for coal is $50 a railroad car and the risk-free rate is 8%.What is the 4-month forward price for a railroad car of coal?

• A) $48.73
• B) $50.00
• C) $51.30
• D) $54.00

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