Currencies and Exchange Rates Answers

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What is a currency exchange rate?

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the money returned when a person overpays
B
the amount of a currency needed to account for a rise in inflation
C
the value of one currency in relation to another
D
a series of currency fluctuations over a period of time
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Sample Response: If a country experiences a rise in value, it will trade at a higher exchange rate. This rise in value will cause the prices of exports to increase, so other countries may be less willing to buy these goods. At the same time, the rise in value will make it easier and cheaper to import goods. Which factors did you discuss in your answer? Check all that apply.how the price of exports will increasehow the price of imports will decreasehow neighboring countries may be less willing to

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how the price of exports will increase
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how the price of imports will decrease
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how neighboring countries may be less willing to buy exports
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✔ supply and demandgovernment laws

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✔ supply and demand
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government laws
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1.301✔ 1.21491.2839

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1.301
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✔ 1.2149
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1.2839
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0.841.21✔ 1.28

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0.84
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1.21
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✔ 1.28
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In October 2012, one US dollar could buy about Canadian dollars.The exchange rate remained unchanged from .The US dollar grew stronger against the Canadian dollar from .:0.98
In October 2012, one US dollar could buy about Canadian dollars.The exchange rate remained unchanged from .The US dollar grew stronger against the Canadian dollar from .:Dec. 2012 to Jan. 2013
In October 2012, one US dollar could buy about Canadian dollars.The exchange rate remained unchanged from .The US dollar grew stronger against the Canadian dollar from .:Jan. 2013 to Mar. 2013
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Oct. 2012 to Jan. 2013✔ Dec. 2012 to Jan. 2013 Jan. 2013 to Mar. 2013

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Oct. 2012 to Jan. 2013
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✔ Dec. 2012 to Jan. 2013
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Jan. 2013 to Mar. 2013
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Oct. 2012 to Jan. 2013 Dec. 2012 to Jan. 2013✔ Jan. 2013 to Mar. 2013

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Oct. 2012 to Jan. 2013
B
Dec. 2012 to Jan. 2013
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✔ Jan. 2013 to Mar. 2013
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Which arguments did you include in your answer? Check all that apply.The most favorable exchange rates for an American were in March 2013.A US dollar could purchase the most Canadian dollars in March 2013.March 2013 would have been the best time to purchase the machinery.

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The most favorable exchange rates for an American were in March 2013.
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A US dollar could purchase the most Canadian dollars in March 2013.
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March 2013 would have been the best time to purchase the machinery.
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What has the president of Venezuela done by devaluating the bolivar?

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allowed the exchange rate to be set by supply and demand
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artificially increased the number of bolivars needed to buy one US dollar
C
artificially decreased the number of bolivars needed to buy one US dollar
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allowed the exchange rate to remain unchanged for the near future
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What is the expected effect of the devaluation among Venezuela’s population?

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rising inflation
B
price deflation
C
increased imports
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declining inflation
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Now, put it all together.Explain how a rise in currency value would affect a country’s ability to import and export goods.Give your answer in at least two to three complete sentences.

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When a country's currency value rises, its exports become more expensive for foreign consumers, which typically leads to a decrease in exports. Conversely, a stronger currency increases the country's purchasing power abroad, making imported goods cheaper and leading to an increase in imports.

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What is a currency exchange rate?

A
the money returned when a person overpays
B
the amount of a currency needed to account for a rise in inflation
C
the value of one currency in relation to another
D
a series of currency fluctuations over a period of time
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US dollar✔ euroBritish pound

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For this table, the reference currency is the .The exchange rate of the euro to the US dollar and most other currencies is determined by .According to the chart, one euro would buy Swiss francs.It wou:euro
For this table, the reference currency is the .The exchange rate of the euro to the US dollar and most other currencies is determined by .According to the chart, one euro would buy Swiss francs.It wou:supply and demand
For this table, the reference currency is the .The exchange rate of the euro to the US dollar and most other currencies is determined by .According to the chart, one euro would buy Swiss francs.It wou:1.2149
For this table, the reference currency is the .The exchange rate of the euro to the US dollar and most other currencies is determined by .According to the chart, one euro would buy Swiss francs.It wou:1.28
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0.88✔ 0.98 1.08

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In October 2012, one US dollar could buy about Canadian dollars.The exchange rate remained unchanged from .The US dollar grew stronger against the Canadian dollar from .:0.98
In October 2012, one US dollar could buy about Canadian dollars.The exchange rate remained unchanged from .The US dollar grew stronger against the Canadian dollar from .:Dec. 2012 to Jan. 2013
In October 2012, one US dollar could buy about Canadian dollars.The exchange rate remained unchanged from .The US dollar grew stronger against the Canadian dollar from .:Jan. 2013 to Mar. 2013
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According to the graph, when would have been the best time for an American to buy a piece of machinery manufactured in Canada?Explain your answer in at least two complete sentences.

Answer:

March 2013 would have been the best time for an American to buy the machinery. The U.S. dollar bought the most Canadian dollars then, so the machinery would cost fewer U.S. dollars.

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Which arguments did you include in your answer? Check all that apply.

A
The most favorable exchange rates for an American were in March 2013.
B
A US dollar could purchase the most Canadian dollars in March 2013.
C
March 2013 would have been the best time to purchase the machinery.

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