A Level Economics (9708)•9708/12/O/N/22

Explanation
Depreciation boosts £ value of fixed $ revenues
Steps:
- £ sterling depreciates 10% against 1 now buys 10% more £.
- Exporter keeps revenue from US sales remains the same.
- Quantity sold assumed constant (other things equal).
- £ revenue = ), which rises 10%.
Why A is correct:
- Currency depreciation formula: £ revenue increases proportionally when foreign currency revenue is fixed, as each $ converts to more £.
Why the others are wrong:
- B: £ revenue rises due to favorable exchange rate, not falls.
- C: Exchange rate change directly alters £ value of $ inflows.
- D: Effect is mechanical from exchange rate, independent of demand elasticity here.
Final answer: A
Topic: Exchange rates
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