Which of the following is an example of a barter system?

(A) Instead of paying for a purchase in Mexico in pesos, you use dollars from the United States.
(B) Instead of paying the full amount for a car, you pay 10 percent in cash and the rest in monthly installments.
(C) Instead of paying cash for a computer, you use a credit card.
(D) Instead of paying rent, you clean the house for the owner.


Ans: (D) Instead of paying rent, you clean the house for the owner.

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