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Jefferson Company Entered into a Forward Contract with Washington Company

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Jefferson Company entered into a forward contract with Washington Company on October 1,2014,under which Jefferson agreed to buy (and Washington agreed to sell)10,000 tons of coal at $80.00 per ton in 90 days.On October 1,2014,the price of coal is $82.00 per ton.On December 29,2014,the price of coal is $85.00 per ton.The contract allows for net settlement.
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Determine the net settlement on the forward contract.


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