Question

Jake wants to purchase a new computer and go to the Caribbean for spring break. The computer is priced at $1,299, and the vacation is priced at $800. He has only $1,574 in his checking account, so he cannot afford to purchase both. After much thought, Jake buys the computer and writes a check for $1,299.
Identify what role money plays in each of the following parts of the story.
1. Jake can easily determine that the price of the computer is more than the price of the vacation.
2. Jake has $1,574 in his checking account.
3. Jake writes a check for $1,299.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Jake can easily determine that the price of the computer is more than the price of the vacation.  ⇒ UNIT OF ACCOUNT

2. Jake has $1,574 in his checking account.  ⇒ STORE OF VALUE

3. Jake writes a check for $1,299. ⇒ MEDIUM OF EXCHANGE

Explanation:

The four functions of money are:

1. unit of account: since money is a common denominator, it helps to assign value to different goods and services.
2. store of value: you can save money in order to purchase gods and services in the future.
3. medium of exchange: you can purchase and sell goods and services using. money
4. standard of deferred payment: money allows loans that require future payments of both principal and interest.