Question

the most common reason given for eliminating the penny is that the coin is essentially worthless in todays marketplace. its true: there is essentially nothing that can be bought for one cent anymore. as recently as the twentieth century, the existence of penny candy stores meant a piece of licorice or hard candy could be yours for one cent. during this time, penny games at carnivals offered a chance at a big prize. today, though, pennies lack even the power to put a piece of bubble gum in your mouth. they weigh your pockets down, and they serve no purpose in your daily life. what does the second paragraph do? it offers evidence to disprove an opposing claim. it summarizes an opposing argument. it makes a prediction about the effects of abandoning the penny.

Explanation:

The paragraph gives past - present examples of penny's value. It supports the claim that penny is worthless now, not disproving an opposing claim, summarizing an opposing argument, or making a prediction about abandoning the penny.

Answer:

None of the above options are correct. The paragraph provides evidence to support the claim that the penny is essentially worthless in today's marketplace by comparing its past and present purchasing power.