Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · 6.4

6.4 — practice question

Country X conducts trade with only two countries: Nigeria and Malaysia. 80% of Country X’s trade is carried out with Nigeria, while 20% is with Malaysia. The starting value of the trade-weighted exchange rate index is 100. Country X’s currency increases in value by 10% against the Nigerian Naira. Country X’s currency also increases in value by 50% against the Malaysian Ringgit. What will be the value of Country X’s new trade-weighted exchange rate index?

  • A115
  • B118
  • C130
  • D160

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