Suppose the Swiss franc rises against the British pound but falls against the Japanese yen. What happens to the prices of goods imported into Switzerland?
A. British goods rise in price while Japanese goods fall in price.
B. British goods fall in price while Japanese goods rise in price.
C. Both British and Japanese goods rise in price.
D. Both British and Japanese goods fall in price.
Answer: B
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