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When the direct rate in the United States for the euro is USD 0.9568 per EUR, the reciprocal rate is: USD 1.0452 per EUR. EUR 0.0432 per USD USD 0.0432 per EUR. EUR 1.0452 per USD.

Essentials Of Investments

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Author:Bodie, Zvi, Kane, Alex, MARCUS, Alan J.

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Chapter1: Investments: Background And Issues

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