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How is an airline that sells tickets that will be used several months in the future exposed to the risk of rising jet fuel prices? How can it manage that risk?


Definitions:

Disposed

Refers to the act of selling, transferring, or getting rid of an asset or property owned by an individual or company.

Gain

The increase in value of an asset or decrease in liabilities resulting in an increase in owners' equity, except those relating to contributions from owners.

Fully Depreciated

The status of an asset whose entire cost has been expensed and has reached the end of its useful life according to accounting standards.

Gain on Disposal

The financial profit obtained from the sale of a fixed asset when the sale price exceeds the book value of the asset.

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