Country Foreign Exchange Spot Rate (in dollars) (in units of foreign exchange) France 1 Euro = $1.25 $1 = 0.80 Euros Switzerland 1 SW Franc = $.80 $1 = 1.25 SwF Spain 1 Euro = $1.25 $1 = 0.80 Euros England 1 pound = $2.00 $1 = 0.5000 Pound After a trip to Europe you looked at your spending. How much did the following cost in dollars? Foreign Exchange Value Dollar Value 5. Hotel accommodations 300 Euros answer sheet In Southern France 6. Renting a Mercedes in 800 SwFrancs answer sheet Switzerland and motoring Through the Alps 7. Purchase of a leather coat 500 Euros answer sheet and jacket in Spain 8. Rail tour of England, Wales 100 pounds answer sheet and Scotland
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Hotel accommodations in Southern France: The exchange rate is 1 Euro = $1.25. So, 300 Euros would cost 300 * $1.25 = $375. Show more…
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