If the Federal Reserve buys $3 billion worth of Japanese yen and sells $5 billion of euros, how does this affect the balance of payments?

A. Falls by $2 billion
B. Falls by $5 billion
C. Rises by $2 billion
D. Rises by $3 billion


Answer: A

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