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Suppose the exchange rate was $1 = 120 yen in 2007 and $1 = 100 yen in 2008. If an electronic component made in Japan cost 12,000 yen in 2007, its dollar price is ______________ in 2007. Its dollar price will be _______ in 2008. This is called a/an ____________ of the dollar.
Select one:
a. $100 in 2007; $125 in 2008; depreciation
b. $100 in 2007; $125 in 2008; appreciation
c. $100 in 2007; $120 in 2008; depreciation
d. $50 in 2007; $25 in 2008; appreciation
In 2007, the component cost was 12000 yen or 12000/120 = $100 in US dollars
In 2008, it has a cost of 12000/100 = $120 in US dollars
This implies that from 2007 to 2008, Americans find it expensive to buy the component which makes dollar weak and Yen strong
Hence this is dollar depreciation and yen appreciation
Select option C