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Why Do We Use Money to Buy Things?

Money is like a special card that helps you trade things. Imagine if you wanted to buy an apple, but instead of giving the seller a banana, you gave them a coin, that’s money! It makes trading easier for everyone.

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Examples

  1. You give a coin to the ice cream seller for your favorite flavor.
  2. Your mom gives you $10 so you can buy snacks from the store.
  3. You trade your $20 bill for a new toy at the market.

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