St. Philip Company ordered parts costing €100,000 from a foreign supplier on January 15 when the spot rate was $0.20 per €. A one-month forward contract was signed on that date to purchase €100,000 at a forward rate of $0.23. The forward contract is properly designated as a fair value hedge of the €100,000 firm commitment. On February 15, when the company receives the parts, the spot rate is $0.22. At what amount should St. Philip Company carry the parts inventory on its books?
a. $20,000
b. $21,000
c. $22,000
d. $23,000