On February 1, 20X1, Hills Company had 10,000 pounds of inventory costing $1.50 per pound; the market
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On February 1, 20X1, Hills Company had 10,000 pounds of inventory costing $1.50 per pound; the market value per pound was $1.95 on this date. Hills entered into a futures contract to sell the 10,000 pounds of inventory during May 20X1 at $2.25 per pound. Which of the following statements does not accurately describe the impact of this futures contract?
Hills has foregone the benefit of additional profits (the upside potential) if the price per pound exceeds $2.25 during the month of May.
Hills has eliminated the risk of reduced profits (the downside potential) if the price per pound is less than $2.25 during the month of May.
Hills' gross profit in May will be $3,000 regardless of the actual price per pound in May.
The value of the futures contract decreases as the market price per pound of inventory increases.
Expert Answer:
option bHills has eliminated the risk of reduced profits the downside potentialjif th... View the full answer
