Solve the Problem

question 126

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem. Round your answer to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated.
-963 people voted for the incumbent candidate out of 1778 voters. What percent voted for the incumbent?

• A)54.2%
• B)0.1%
• C)0.5%
• D)184.6%

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Definitions:

Real Exchange Rate

The exchange rate adjusted for inflation, indicating the purchasing power of a currency relative to another in terms of goods and services.

Purchasing Power

The worth of a currency depicted by how many goods or services can be purchased with one unit of it.

Fiscal Policy

Fiscal Policy involves government spending and taxation decisions aimed at influencing a country’s economic activity.

Monetary Policy

The process by which the central bank or monetary authority of a country controls the supply of money, often targeting an inflation rate or interest rate to ensure economic stability and growth.