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A-LevelEconomicsInternational TradeMay/June 2014Paper 1 Q191 Mark

The table shows the output of cars and televisions per worker per week befor specialisation. [Table showing output per worker per week for cars and televisions in country X and country Y]

AThe exchange rate moves to one car for five televisions.
BThe exchange rate moves to one car for eight televisions.
CThe productivity of workers in country X rises to three cars per week.
DThe productivity of workers in country Y rises to fifty six televisions per week.

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is B: The exchange rate moves to one car for eight televisions.

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About This A-Level Economics Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests International Trade in A-Level Economics (syllabus code 9708). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Economics May/June 2014 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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