E. The penny is a symbol of the United States and its history, and it should be kept as a reminder of the nation’s past.
F. The penny is a nuisance, and it costs more to make than it is worth.
Answer: B, C, D, E
In “The Penny May Be Worthless, But Let’s Keep It Anyway,” the author argues that the United States should discourage the use of pennies, but not ban them.
Which details are relevant to the author’s claim?
Select all that apply.
A. In addition, banning pennies is poor public policy because so many U.S. individuals adore the coins.
B. Some are concerned about the environmental damage caused by mining minerals for coins that are so little used.
C. If the above estimate that handling pennies adds several seconds to every transaction is correct, then by rounding down, companies would increase the number of customers each cashier can handle and also make patrons happier.
D. The nickel, comprising three-quarters copper and one-quarter nickel, currently costs 6.3 cents to make – which is practically a steal compared with the 11 cents it cost in 2011.
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