A Computer Sells for $800 in the United States and for 600

question 12

Multiple Choice

A computer sells for $800 in the United States and for 600 British pounds in England.Given an exchange rate of 0.65 British pound = $1, how do the computer prices of these countries compare?

• A)The computer sells for the same price in both countries.
• B)The computer costs $923 more in the United States.
• C)The computer costs $95 more in England.
• D)The computer costs $123 less in the United States.
• E)The computer costs $123 less in England.

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Definitions:

Graph

A diagram showing the relation between variable quantities, typically of two variables, each measured along one of a pair of axes at right angles.

Logarithm

The exponent or power to which a base, typically 10 or e, must be raised to produce a given number; it is the inverse operation of exponentiation.

Graph

A visual diagram that exhibits the arrangement of connections or interrelations among several objects with the help of unique symbols including dots, lines, and bars.

Logarithmic Form

A way of writing exponential equations where the exponent is isolated on one side of the equation.