Following a devaluation of the Brazilian real, which of the following products sold in Brazil is most likely to bear a reals price increase?

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Devaluation of the Brazilian real makes imported goods more expensive in local currency terms. Since IBM mainframe computers are imported and face competition only from other American companies (which would also be affected by the devaluation), their price in reals is most likely to increase significantly. Other options involve either local competition, which could help keep prices down, or products from different international sources, which might not be affected in the same way.

Following a Devaluation of the Brazilian Real, Which of the Following