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It’s important for countries to exchange currencies so that goods from other nations can be

A
manufactured.
B
destroyed.
C
traded.
D
regulated.
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The chart below shows an exchange rate table.

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A
Japan's currency shows that it has the strongest economy of any country.
B
The value of each currency is shown in relation to the US dollar.
C
It would take six British pounds to purchase one US dollar.
D
Swiss francs are the strongest currency in Europe.
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The graph below shows the value of the US dollar versus the Canadian dollar.

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A
rising against the Canadian dollar.
B
falling against the Canadian dollar.
C
more than twice that of the Canadian dollar.
D
about half that of the Canadian dollar.
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Which of these factors would strengthen demand for a nation’s currency on the international market? Select all that apply.high domestic inflation stability of governmentvictory in warhigh gross domestic productdefeat in warlow unemployment rates

A
high domestic inflation
B
stability of government
C
victory in war
D
high gross domestic product
E
defeat in war
F
low unemployment rates
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Who decides which currency each country in the world uses?

A
the United Nations
B
each individual country
C
the European Union
D
the United States
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Which statements accurately describe a country’s currency? Select all that apply.The currency is easily divisible.The currency can be used in any other country.The currency has a value that can change.The currency has denominations.The currency has a value that must stay the same.

A
The currency is easily divisible.
B
The currency can be used in any other country.
C
The currency has a value that can change.
D
The currency has denominations.
E
The currency has a value that must stay the same.
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There would be no separation between one country’s economy and another’s if the entire world

A
shared the same currency.
B
chose paper currency over coins.
C
eliminated denominations for currency.
D
agreed to use only two types of currency.
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The chart below shows an exchange rate table.

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A
US dollar.
B
Swiss franc.
C
Japanese yen.
D
euro.
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If investors can earn 10 percent interest in an account in Mexico but just 3 percent in the United States, those investors will most likely

A
continue to invest in the United States and have no effect on the exchange rate.
B
want to invest in Mexico and cause the exchange rate to rise.
C
try to do anything possible to keep the exchange rate from changing.
D
want to invest in Mexico, which will cause the peso to appreciate.
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What is an example of a country that makes use of another nation’s currency?

A
France
B
Germany
C
Panama
D
Mexico
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Each currency has a changing value relative to other currencies. This is referred to as a currency's _______.

A
exchange rate
B
currency value
C
exchange value
D
currency rate
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Read this news report about a planned devaluation of the bolivar, the currency of Venezuela.The president of Venezuela announced that the country would be devaluating the bolivar for the fifth time in nine years. The official rate is falling from 4.3 bolivars to the dollar, to 6.3, a 32% devaluation. By increasing the bolivar value of exports of oil to the US and other nations, the government hopes to alleviate a budget crisis caused by its increasing reliance on borrowing to meet spending obligations.In response to the announcement, the people of Venezuela lined up today to buy televisions, electronics, and airline tickets in order to protect themselves from projected price increases.

A
followed the law of supply and demand.
B
allowed the exchange rate to remain unchanged.
C
increased the number of bolivars needed to buy one dollar.
D
decreased the number of bolivars needed to buy one dollar.
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The chart below shows an exchange rate table.

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A
1
B
119
C
2
D
121

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