If the foreign exchange rate is one dollar for 10 South African rand, then how many dollars are needed to purchase an item that costs 400 rand?

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If the exchange rate is one dollar for 10 South African rand, then to purchase an item that costs 400 rand, we need to divide 400 by 10 to find out how many dollars are needed. 
400/10 = 40
Therefore, the answer is B) 40 dollars.

If the Foreign Exchange Rate Is One Dollar for 10