Under a Floating Exchange Rate, the Exchange Rate

question 205

Multiple Choice

Under a floating exchange rate, the exchange rate

• A)will change whenever the price of gold changes.
• B)is controlled by central bank intervention.
• C)is determined by the interaction of supply of the currency and demand for the currency.
• D)is pegged against the euro.
• E)is determined by price of gold.

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Definitions:

Functional Currency

The primary currency of the primary economic environment in which an entity operates, typically used in its financial reporting.

Economic Environment

The conditions of the economic system in which an organization operates, including factors like inflation, employment rates, and gross domestic product.

Financial Statements

Documents that provide an overview of a company's financial condition, including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

Current Rate Method

An accounting method used in translating foreign currency financial statements, where all current and non-current assets and liabilities are translated at the current exchange rate.