Suppose 80% of U.S. trade is with England and the rest is with Japan. If the dollar rises by 10% against the pound and rises by 20% against the yen, what is the percentage change in the effective exchange rate of the United States?

a. -16%
b. -12%
c. -8%
d. -4%

Ans: b. -12%

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