In December 12, 20X8, Imp Co. entered into a forward exchange contract to hedge a firm commitment to purchase equipment being manufactured to Imp's specifications. The forward contract was to purchase 100,000 Euros in 90 days as a fair value hedge of the equipment. The relevant direct exchange rates were as follows:SR = Spot rateFR = Forward rateSR FR (for Mar 12, Year 2)December 12, Year 1 $.88 $.90December 31, Year 1 .98 .93Imp entered into the third forward contract for speculation. At December 31, Year 1, what amount of foreign currency gain should Imp include in income from this forward contract?a) $0b) $3,000c) $5,000d) $10,000

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