On December 1, 2001 Pimlico Made Sales to a Customer

question 49

Multiple Choice

On December 1, 2001 Pimlico made sales to a customer in India and recorded Accounts Receivable of 10,000,000 rupees. The customer has until March 1, 2002 to pay. On December 1, 2001, Pimlico paid $500 for a put option to sell rupees at a strike price of $2.30 per 100 rupees on March 1, 2002, which was the spot rate on December 1, 2001. On December 31, 2001, the spot rate was $2.80 per 100 rupees and the option premium was $0.004 per 100 rupees. What is the fair value of the option on December 1, 2001?

• A) $0
• B) $500
• C) $400
• D) $10,000

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Definitions:

Book Value

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