Suppose the price of one euro is fixed at $1.00. A Dutch oil company discovers new oil reserves in the North Sea and offers the oil for sale. If a flexible system is allowed, then what is the impact on the foreign exchange rate?
a. A dollar becomes worth one euro.
b. The euro depreciates relative to the dollar.
c. A dollar becomes worth two euros.
d. The euro appreciates relative to the dollar.
d. The euro appreciates relative to the dollar.
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