[Solved] From 1944 to 1971, the exchange rate between any two currencies was typically:

Q.	From 1944 to 1971, the exchange rate between any two currencies was typically:
A.	fixed within narrow boundaries.
B.	floating, but subject to central bank intervention.
C.	floating, and not subject to central bank intervention.
D.	nonexistent; that is currencies were not exchanged, but gold was used to pay for all foreign transactions.
Answer» A. fixed within narrow boundaries.

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