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A futures trader goes long one futures contract at $450. The settlement price 1 day before expiration is $500. On expiration day, the future is trading at $505. The least likely way the futures trader will lock in her profits on expiration is: ( )

A.Take delivery of the underlying asset and pay $500 to the short.
B.Close out the futures position by selling the futures contract at $505.
C.Take delivery of the underlying asset and pay the expiration settlement price to the short.
D.Cash settle the futures and receive the difference between $500 and the expiration settlement price.