If the Market Ratio of Silver to Gold Is 16

question 22

Multiple Choice

If the market ratio of silver to gold is 16 to 1 and the mint ratio is 15 to 1,

• A) people will cease to use gold and silver as money.
• B) the Treasury will be forced to issue paper money.
• C) gold is undervalued at the mint.
• D) silver is undervalued at the mint.

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