$17)$ Suppose that the current exchange rate is $0\mathrm{.}80=$ $$1\mathrm{.}00.$ The direct quote, from the U$.$S$.$

perspective is

A$)1\mathrm{.}00=$ $$1\mathrm{.}25.$

B$)0\mathrm{.}80=$ $$1\mathrm{.}00.$

C$)1\mathrm{.}00=$ $$1\mathrm{.}80.$

D$)$ none of the options