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The T-Shirt Factory purchased 12 futures contracts on cotton at a quoted price of 55.50 as a hedge against its inventory needs. At the time it actually needed the cotton, the spot price was 56.10. Cotton futures are based on 50,000 pounds and quoted in cents per pound. How much did the Shirt Factory save by hedging cotton?

A. $1,280
B. $560
C. $2,400
D. $3,600

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Answer:

D

Explanation: ……….

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