A U.S. company begins selling its products in France. Despite brisk sales, the company doesn't make enough profit to cover its expenses. When setting prices, the company simply used the same prices in both countries. For example, $5.99 = 5.99 French francs; $2.89 = 2.89 French francs. What risk of international business did the company not consider?
A. Language variations
B. Currency fluctuations
C. Differences in laws
D. Opportunity costs
B. Currency fluctuations
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