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Chapter 19, Problem 2P
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To identify: The cross rate between Japanese Yen and Israeli shekels.
Introduction:
Foreign Exchange Rate: Foreign exchange rate refers to the rate required to obtain a currency in other country’s currency.
Cross Rates: When two currencies are quoted in relation to a common third currency then the exchange rate computed between those two currencies with the help of the third common currency is known as cross rate.
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