Let M = money supply; P = price level; V = velocity; Y = real GDP. The equation of exchange is given by:
A) M x P=V x Y.
B) M x V=P x Y.
C) M x Y=P x V.
D) M x V=(1/P) x Y.
Ans: B) M x V=P x Y.
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