Assuming That Current Currencies Are Currently in Equilibrium and the Exchange

question 81

Multiple Choice

Assuming that current currencies are currently in equilibrium and the exchange rate for the Costa Rican Colon is CRC/$ = 511.53 and that the U.S.expects inflation over the next year to be 4% While in Costa Rican there is an expectation of 7.8%; what must the exchange rate be in one year? (CRC/$)

• A) 531.991
• B) 551.429
• C) 474.518
• D) 530.221

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