A spot contract is a(n):
a. promise to purchase a foreign currency in 30 days.
b. promise to purchase a foreign currency in 90 days.
c. contract for the immediate exchange of currencies.
d. agreement to sell currencies at a fixed price indefinitely.
Ans: c. contract for the immediate exchange of currencies.
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