Question 10
HardOriginal questionThe exchange rate moves from ₹80 to ₹84 per dollar. By what percentage has the dollar appreciated against the rupee?
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The dollar's price in rupees rose by 4 on a base of 80.
4 ÷ 80 × 100 = 5%.
Worth noting
4.76% is how much the rupee fell in dollar terms (1/80 to 1/84), a different measure.
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