Example exchange rate questions

 

1. What would a bike cost in German Marks if it costs $50 in the United States?
 

2. How much would a $2 US magazine cost in France?
 

3. Could you buy a book that costs $10 in the United States if you had 100 Austrian Shillings?
 

4. Which costs more, a $15 shirt in US dollars or a $20 shirt in Canadian dollars?
 

5. If a watch cost 40 Spanish Pesos, how many could you buy if you had 50 Australian dollars?
 

6. How much money could you get in Japan for $30 US?
 

7. How much money would you have spent in US dollars, if you paid 70 English Pounds for dinner? Is this reasonable?
 

8. Which costs more, a necklace for 125 Swiss Francs or earrings for 100 US dollars?
 

9. Could you buy a hat that costs 15 Japanese Yen, if you had $15 US?
 

10. What would a table cost in Ireland if it costs $25 US?
 

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