Suppose Exchange Rates Between the U

question 25

Multiple Choice

Suppose exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and the Mexican peso is 11.45 peso = $1 and the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the euro is $1 = 1.0866 euros. What is the cross-rate of the Mexican peso to the euro?

• A) 9.49
• B) 10.54
• C) 12.44
• D) 12.54

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