You're Traveling in Japan and Are Thinking About Buying a New

question 224

Multiple Choice

You're traveling in Japan and are thinking about buying a new kimono.You've decided you'd be willing to pay $175 for a new kimono,but kimonos in Japan are all priced in yen.If the exchange rate is 89 yen per dollar,what is the highest price in yen you'd be willing to pay for a kimono? (Assume no taxes or duties are associated with the purchase.)

• A)1.97 yen
• B)330.75 yen
• C)15,575 yen
• D)19,425 yen

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