If the Cost of a Typical Basket of Goods in the U.S

question 149

Multiple Choice

If the cost of a typical basket of goods in the U.S. is $100 and in China it is 500 yuan, and the nominal exchange rate is 10 yuan per dollar, what is the real exchange rate?

• A) 1.
• B) 2.
• C) 3.
• D) 4.

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