Assuming the Theory of Purchasing Power Parity Holds, What Is

question 119

Multiple Choice

Assuming the theory of purchasing power parity holds, what is the exchange rate between the United States and Mexico if the price of an Under Armour shirt costs $25 in the United States and 350 pesos in Mexico? The shirts are identical in each country.)

• A) 0.07 pesos per dollar
• B) 1.43 pesos per dollar
• C) 1.14 pesos per dollar
• D) 14.00 pesos per dollar
• E) 7.14 pesos per dollar

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