The percentage change in the rate of exchange occurred in the German mark relative to the United States dollar is 45%
How to determine the change in the rates?
From the chart (table), we have the following rates in Germany:
- Rate in 1970 = 27.42
- Rate in 1976 = 39.74
The percentage change is then calculated using:
Percentage change= (Final - Initial)/Initial * 100%
This gives
Percentage change= (39.74 - 27.42)/27.42* 100%
Evaluate the quotient
Percentage change= 0.45* 100%
Evaluate the product
Percentage change= 45%
Hence, the percentage change in the rate of exchange occurred in the German mark relative to the United States dollar is 45%
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