Suppose an Ocean Liner Sinks and the Passengers Become Stranded

question 18

Multiple Choice

Suppose an ocean liner sinks and the passengers become stranded on a lush tropical island.Which of the following is most likely to be most useful as money in the economy that develops among the survivors?

• A)the life jackets they put on when leaving the ship
• B)beads from the necklaces that were the party favors the night the ship sank
• C)the coconuts growing on the island
• D)the fish swimming around the island
• E)the sand on the island's beaches

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