Billionaire who is richer

[ak86]

1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
by how many times an British billionaire richer than an American billionaire?


2. Relevant equations



3. The attempt at a solution

[whatta]

by 1EUR/1USD. it's about 1.3016 (http://www.google.com.ua/search?hl=en&safe=off&q=1+EUR+%3D+%3F+USD) times.

[cristo]

by 1EUR/1USD. it's about 1.3016 (http://www.google.com.ua/search?hl=en&safe=off&q=1+EUR+%3D+%3F+USD) times.

Firstly, we do not use euros here in England; we use pound sterling!

Secondly, the question is not as simple as just using the exchange rates between £ and US$ (which I think is about 1:1.9) since a British billion is defined differently to a US billion!