Essentials Of Investments
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Suppose that the price of a product in Canada is $150 and in US is $180. If the cost of transporting the product is $15, then:
a. it is possible to engage in arbitrage.
b. it is not possible to engage in arbitrage.
c. it is inconclusive whether arbitrage is possible.
d. arbitrage is possible only if transportation cost is $1.
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