If a U.S. firm’s expenses are more susceptible to exchange rate movements than revenue, the firm will _______ if the dollar _______.
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benefit; weakens |
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benefit; strengthens |
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be unaffected; weakens |
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be unaffected; strengthens |
Option 'B' is correct
Benefit; Strengthens.
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