Functions of Money

Why is using money easier than trading?

• It has a common value that everyone undertsands.

• It's easier to carry around than items to trade.

• It can be exchanged (traded) quicker and more easily.

• ALL answers are correct.

Why is trading harder than using money?

• Not everyone can agree on the value of items.

• It is faster to do.

• It's easier to carry around lots of items compared to money.

One of the four ways to get or earn money is NOT:

• Find it

• Print it

• Get as a gift

• Earn it

How did Heather have SOME money (but not enough)?

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• She found it on the sidewalk

• Her grandmother gave it to her for her birthday

• She stole it

• Her job

The money people earn from work they do is called:

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• Currency

• Cash

• Greenbacks

• Income

Mr. Fuentes earns an income from:

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• He walks dogs

• He is a doctor

• His bicycle shop

• Pro basketball player

Heather decides to earn money by:

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• Sewing

• Baking

• Mowing grass

• Walking dogs