In 1985, a Given Japanese Imported Automobile Sold for 1,476,000

question 5

Multiple Choice

In 1985, a given Japanese imported automobile sold for 1,476,000 yen, or $8,200.If the car still sold for the same amount of yen today but the current exchange rate is 144 yen per dollar, what would the car be selling for today in U.S.dollars?

• A) $5.964
• B) $8,200
• C) $10,250
• D) $12,628
• E) $13,525

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Definitions:

Place Theory

A theory in hearing that suggests that our perception of sound depends on where each component frequency produces vibrations along the basilar membrane of the inner ear.

Frequency Theory

A theory in the study of hearing that suggests pitch is determined by the rate at which nerve impulses are fired in response to sound vibrations.

High Pitches

Sounds that have a high frequency, typically perceived as shrill or squeaky, easily distinguishable from lower pitch sounds.

Low-Frequency

Low-frequency pertains to events, signals, or items occurring or operating at a relatively small number of cycles or occurrences per unit of time.