On July 1, an American auto dealer enters into a contract to
purchase 25 British sports cars with payment to be made in pounds
on November 1. Each car costs 40,000 pounds. The dealer is
concerned that the pound will strengthen over the next few months.
The dealer plans to trade in December pound futures contracts. The
December pound futures price is $1.300 per pound. Each contract is
for delivery of 62,500 pounds.
The spot rate on November 1 is...