In a graph showing the market supply and demand for British pounds in terms of U.S. dollars, the supply-of-pounds curve is upward-sloping because ________.
A. fewer British pounds can be purchased per dollar if U.S. dollars become more expensive
B. fewer U.S. dollars can be purchased per pound if British pounds become less expensive
C. the British will purchase more U.S. goods or services when the dollar price of pounds falls
D. the British will purchase more U.S. goods or services when the dollar price of pounds rises
Answer: D
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