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RXN's year-end is on December 31.On November 1,2014 when the U.S.dollar was worth $1.165 CDN,RXN sold merchandise to an American client for $300,000.Full payment of this invoice was expected by January 31,2015.On December 1,the spot rate was $1.1450 CDN and the three-month forward rate was $1.1250 CDN.
In order to minimize its Foreign Exchange risk and exposure,RXN entered into a contract with its bank on December 1,2014 to deliver $300,000 U.S.in three months time.The spot rate at year-end was $1.16 CDN.On March 1,2015,RXN received the $300,000 U.S.from its client and settled its contract with the bank.
Significant dates pertaining to this transaction are as follows:
-What is the amount of RXN's foreign exchange gain or loss prior to its hedge?

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RXN's year-end is on December 31.On November 1,2014 when the U.S.dollar was worth $1.165 CDN,RXN sold merchandise to an American client for $300,000.Full payment of this invoice was expected by January 31,2015.On December 1,the spot rate was $1.1450 CDN and the three-month forward rate was $1.1250 CDN.
In order to minimize its Foreign Exchange risk and exposure,RXN entered into a contract with its bank on December 1,2014 to deliver $300,000 U.S.in three months time.The spot rate at year-end was $1.16 CDN.On March 1,2015,RXN received the $300,000 U.S.from its client and settled its contract with the bank.
Significant dates pertaining to this transaction are as follows: 
-What is the amount of RXN's foreign exchange gain or loss prior to its hedge?

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RXN's foreign exchange loss is calculated based on the difference in exchange rates at the time of the transaction and the time of settlement. The question indicates a $6,000 loss prior to hedging.

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