Referring to Figure 18.2, if the exchange rate is currently 14 pesos per dollar, then we expect the dollar to ________ and the peso to ________.

A. depreciate; depreciate
B. depreciate; appreciate
C. appreciate; depreciate
D. appreciate; appreciate


Answer: B

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