Suppose the U.S. dollar is backed by one-sixth of an ounce of gold and the British pound is backed by one-third of an ounce of gold. The exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the British pound equals ________ per pound

A) $0.50 B) $1.00 C) $1.50 D) $2.00


D

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