If the current exchange rate is 1 euro to 1.5 U.S dollars, according to the theory of purchasing power parity, a haircut that costs 15 dollars in Dallas should cost ____ euros in Paris. A wheel of French cheese that costs 20 euros in Paris should cost ____ dollars in Dallas.
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Given that the haircut costs $15 in Dallas and the exchange rate is 1 euro to 1.5 dollars, we need to convert $15 to euros. $15 * (1 euro / 1.5 dollars) = 10 euros So, the haircut that costs $15 in Dallas Show more…
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