In 1990, exchange rates were: 1.61 U.S.dollars per U.K.pound and 144 Japanese yen per U.S.dollar.In 1980, the exchange rates were: 2.22 U.S.dollars per U.K.pound and 240 Japanese yen per U.S.dollar.Based on these data, from 1980 to 1990 the U.S.dollar

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In 1980, 1 U.K. pound was worth 2.22 U.S. dollars, but by 1990 it was worth only 1.61 U.S. dollars. This means that the U.S. dollar appreciated against the U.K. pound over this period. In contrast, in 1980, 1 U.S. dollar was worth 240 Japanese yen, but by 1990 it was worth only 144 Japanese yen. This means that the U.S. dollar depreciated against the Japanese yen over this period. Therefore, the correct answer is B: appreciated versus the U.K. pound and depreciated versus the Japanese yen.

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