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Chapter 31, Problem 10PA
(a):
To determine
The exchange rate between country Ect and country Wik.
(b):
To determine
The exchange rate between country Ect and country Wik.
(c):
To determine
Nominal interest rate.
(d):
To determine
Changes in exchange rate.
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