What percent will the dollar cost have gone up

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Pulau Penang, Malaysia.

Theresa Nunn is planning a 30-day vacation on Pulau Penang, Malaysia, one year from now. The present charge for a luxury suite plus meals in Malaysian ringgit (RM) is RM1,043/day. The Malaysian ringgit presently trades at RM3. 1350 = $1.00. She determines that the dollar cost today for a 30-day stay would be $9,980.86. The hotel informs her that any increase in its room charges will be limited to any increase in the Malaysian cost of living. Malaysian inflation is expected to be 2.7555 per annum, while U.S. inflation is expected to be 1.292%.

a. How many dollars might Theresa expect to need one year hence to pay for her 30-day vacation?

b. By what percent will the dollar cost have gone up? Why?

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