What would be the effective rate of protection on bicycles in China if China places a 45 percent tariff on bicycles, which have a world price of $210, and no tariff on bike components, which together have a world price of $110? The effective rate of protection (ERP) is percent. (Round your answer to two decimal places.)

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What would be the effective rate of protection on bicycles in China if China places a 45 percent tariff on bicycles, which have a world price of $210, and no tariff on bike components, which together have a world price of $110? The effective rate of protection (ERP) is percent. (Round your answer to two decimal places.)

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