The equation E$/£ = 2 means that:

a. one dollar buys 2 pounds.
b. one dollar buys 1/2 a pound.
c. 2 pounds buy one dollar.
d. one dollar buys one pound.


Ans: b. one dollar buys 1/2 a pound.

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