Question

An international airport sells scarves for 19 US dollars, 150 Hong Kong dollars, 130 South African rand, or 14 euros. If the current exchange rate is 1 US dollar = 8 Hong Kong dollars = 7 South African rand = 0.7 euros, which currency is the best deal for customers?

Answer 1

South African rand

Explanation:

Answer 2

Express everything in US$:

US$: $19

Hong Kong: 150 / 8 = $18.75

SAR: 130/7=$18.57

Euro: 14/0.7=$20

Best price is in SA rand.