The exchange rate between the currency of Country X and that of Country Y has historically favored the currency of Country Y. Because of this, citizens of Country Y often take their vacations in Country X, where the exchange rate makes hotels and restaurants more affordable. Yet, citizens of Country Y rarely purchase clothing or electronics in Country X, despite the fact that those items are more expensive in their home country, even when sales taxes are taken into account.

Which of the following, if true, would best explain the buying habits of the citizens of Country Y?

A. Citizens of Country Y prefer the fashions available in their own country

B. Stores in Country X receive the latest fashions and technology several months after they are available in Country Y

C. The citizens of Country X resent the buying power of the currency of Country Y

D. The government of Country Y imposes tariffs on imported goods

E. The currencies of Country X and Country Y are both weak compared to the currency of Country Z

OA D