Suppose the Exchange Rate Between the Canadian Dollar and the British

question 77

Multiple Choice

Suppose the exchange rate between the Canadian dollar and the British pound is 0.5 pounds per dollar. If a radio sells for 38 pounds in Britain and purchasing power parity holds, what is the dollar price of the radio?

• A)$19
• B)$26
• C)$38
• D)$57
• E)$76

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