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RXN's year-end is on December 31.On November 1,2014 when the U.S.dollar was worth $1.165 CDN,RXN sold merchandise to an American client for $300,000.Full payment of this invoice was expected by January 31,2015.On December 1,the spot rate was $1.1450 CDN and the three-month forward rate was $1.1250 CDN.
In order to minimize its Foreign Exchange risk and exposure,RXN entered into a contract with its bank on December 1,2014 to deliver $300,000 U.S.in three months time.The spot rate at year-end was $1.16 CDN.On March 1,2015,RXN received the $300,000 U.S.from its client and settled its contract with the bank.
Significant dates pertaining to this transaction are as follows:
-At what amount (in Canadian Dollars) would the forward contract with the bank be recorded?

• A)$347,500
• B)$337,500
• C)$343,500
• D)$349,500

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Definitions:

Tariff

A tax imposed by a government on imports or exports of goods, often used to protect domestic industries or generate revenue.

Quantity of Imports

The total amount of goods and services brought into a country from abroad for domestic consumption.

Equilibrium

A condition where the supply and demand in the market are in equilibrium, leading to stable pricing.

Economies of Scale

Economies of scale refer to the cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to their scale of operation, with cost per unit of output generally decreasing with increasing scale.