A Steel Maker Needs 5,000,000 Tons of Coal Next Year

question 33

Multiple Choice

A steel maker needs 5,000,000 tons of coal next year. The current market price for coal is $70.00 per ton. At this price, the firm expects its EBIT to be $500 million. What will the firm's EBIT if the firm enters into a supply contract for coal for a fixed price of $72.00 per ton?

• A) $500 million
• B) $510 million
• C) $490 million
• D) $350 million

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