If the Cost of a Typical Basket of Goods in the U.S

question 109

Multiple Choice

If the cost of a typical basket of goods in the U.S. is $100 and in France it is 400 euros, and the nominal exchange rate is 2 euro per dollar, what is the real exchange rate?

• A) 0.5.
• B) 1.0.
• C) 1.5.
• D) 2.0.

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