American Airlines Traded Eight 747s for Twelve DC-10s Owned by United

question 91

Multiple Choice

American Airlines traded eight 747s for twelve DC-10s owned by United Airlines. This transaction is an example of

• A) barter.
• B) ancient trading.
• C) the domestic system.
• D) the factory system.
• E) an unequal exchange of goods.

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