CIMA Exam CIMAPRA17-BA1-1 Topic 4 Question 114 Discussion

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Question #: 114
Topic #: 4

'The has risen against other currencies since August, defying forecasters who thought that the UK's widening trade deficit must cause the 's exchange rate to fall.'

From the above information, it can be concluded that, since August

AUK exports have become less price competitive

BThe UK inflation rate has increased

CUK interest rates must have increased

DThe strengthening pound has improved the UK balance of payments on current account

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Suggested Answer: D

by Tegan at Jul 10, 2025, 12:14 AM

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Rupert

3 days ago

Hmm, D seems like the obvious choice here. If the pound has strengthened, it would improve the UK's trade balance, right? Can't be A or B either, so D it is.

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Micaela

7 days ago

I think the answer is A) UK exports have become less price competitive.

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