Convert the Given Angle Measure into Degrees and Decimal Fractions $78 ^ { \circ } 57 ^ { \prime }$

question 27

Multiple Choice

Convert the given angle measure into degrees and decimal fractions of a degree.
- $78 ^ { \circ } 57 ^ { \prime }$

• A) \(78.91 ^ { \circ }\)
• B) \(79.01 ^ { \circ }\)
• C) \(78.96 ^ { \circ }\)
• D) \(78.95 ^ { \circ }\)

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Definitions:

Purchasing-Power-Parity Theory

The idea that if countries have flexible exchange rates (rather than fixed exchange rates), the exchange rates between national currencies will adjust to equate the purchasing power of various currencies. In particular, the exchange rate between any two national currencies will adjust to reflect the price-level differences between the two countries.

Inflation Rates

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Current Account Deficit

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