Using the Exchange Rates in Table 3

question 72

Short Answer

Using the exchange rates in Table 3.2, show that you will receive as many pounds for US$2,560 by first converting the dollars to yen and then converting the yen to pounds as you would by converting the dollars directly to pounds.

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