Assume the real GDP of Brazil in 2020 was R 6 billion (Real). If the exchange rate was 1 Real = $0.25, calculate the real GDP of Brazil in US dollars in 2020. Group of answer choices $1.5 billion $24 billion $4 billion $2.4 billion

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Assume the real GDP of Brazil in 2020 was R 6 billion (Real).

If the exchange rate was 1 Real = $0.25, calculate the real GDP of Brazil in US dollars in 2020.

Group of answer choices
$1.5 billion
$24 billion
$4 billion
$2.4 billion
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1 real=$0.25

Real GDP of Brazil=R 6 Billion

The exchange rate represents the value of one currency in terms of the other currency.

Real GDP is the GDP that is adjusted for inflation.

 

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