Suppose the Direct Foreign Exchange Rates in U

question 21

Multiple Choice

Suppose the direct foreign exchange rates in U.S.dollars are as follows:
1 Swiss franc = $1.0371
1 Swedish krona = $0.1526
-Based on the information given above,how many Swiss francs are required to purchase goods costing $5,000 U.S.?

• A)32,785
• B)5,186
• C)4,821
• D)763

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