How Much Wealthier Would You Be One Year from Now

question 115

Multiple Choice

How much wealthier would you be one year from now if you exchange $100,000 (U.S.) into Hong Kong Dollars today at an indirect rate of HK$7.8/$, earn 7% on your Hong Kong investment, and exchange back at a rate of HK$8.0/$, as compared to investing in the U.S.at 4.0%?

• A)$(2,600)
• B)$325
• C)$2,000
• D)$5,744

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Definitions:

Collective Behaviour

The behaviour of people en masse – such as in a crowd, protest or riot.

Uniform Manner

Acting or executing in a consistent and identical way across different situations or instances.

Social Unrest

A condition of discontent, disagreement, or disorder among a group of people, often leading to protests or conflicts.

Fraternalistic Deprivation

The feeling of injustice that arises when people perceive that members of their own group are disadvantaged compared to another group.