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according to the passage, why did president donald trump
order the end of penny production?
a because pennies were too heavy to carry.
b to reduce the number of coins in circulation.
c because the cost to produce a penny was nearly four
cents.
d to introduce a new coin in its place.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The weight of pennies being too heavy is not a typical reason for ending production, as pennies are light. Eliminate A.
• Option B: Reducing the number of coins in circulation is not a direct reason for ending penny production. Usually, production decisions relate to cost or practicality of the coin itself, not just reducing circulation volume. Eliminate B.
• Option C: If producing a penny costs nearly four cents (more than its face value of one cent), it's economically inefficient. This is a common reason for discontinuing a coin's production. This is a valid economic and practical reason.
• Option D: The passage doesn't suggest the goal was to introduce a new coin; the focus is on ending penny production, not replacing it with a new one. Eliminate D.

Answer:

C. Because the cost to produce a penny was nearly four cents.