Question

in addition to the financial impacts of the penny, we should consider the pennys symbolism. since 1909, the american penny has commemorated president lincoln. lincolns profile is featured on one side of the penny, and the lincoln memorial is featured on the other side. lincoln was president during the american civil war and a leader in abolishing slavery in the united states. to eliminate the penny would be a disservice to this significant figure in american history. furthermore, president lincoln is featured on the five - dollar bill. if the five - dollar bill is the next to be eliminated from circulation, the effect on consumers and the economy would be all the more drastic.
the fifth paragraph is meant to support the authors main claim that the penny is surprisingly important in the u.s., so it should remain in use. whats wrong with the authors argument in the fifth paragraph?
there is no reason to believe that eliminating the penny would lead to the elimination of other currency that features lincoln.
the author does not explain why removing the penny from circulation would be a disservice to lincoln.
the claim that people want to honor a different president on both the penny and the five - dollar bill is not supported by evidence.

Explanation:

The author's argument in the fifth - paragraph makes an unwarranted leap. Just because the penny and the five - dollar bill feature Lincoln does not mean eliminating the penny will lead to eliminating the five - dollar bill. There is no causal link established between the two.

Answer:

There is no reason to believe that eliminating the penny would lead to the elimination of other currency that features Lincoln.