Suppose You Observe the Following Exchange Rates: €1 = $1

question 77

Multiple Choice

Suppose you observe the following exchange rates: €1 = $1.60; £1 = $2.00.Calculate the euro-pound exchange rate.

• A)€1.3333 = £1.00
• B)£1.3333 = €1.00
• C)€3.00 = £1
• D)€1.25 = £1.00

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