Question

Other things equal, and assuming efficient markets, if a Honda Accord costs $24,682 in the U.S., then at an exchange rate of $1.57/£, the Honda Accord should cost ________ in Great Britain.

A) £24,682
B) £38,751
C) £10,795
D) £15,721

Answer 1

Option (D) is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

Cost of Honda accord in the United States = $24,682

The exchange rate between the Great Britain and United states is as follows:

1 pound sterling = $1.57

Hence,

The cost of Honda accord in Great Britain:

= Cost of Honda accord in the United States ÷ Value of the 1 sterling pound in terms of U.S dollar

= $24,682 ÷ $1.57

= 15,721 pound sterling