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A world traveler prepares to leave the comforts of home for a back to nature visit to Gilligan's Island, where all transactions are conducted in coconuts and the banking system is completely undeveloped.
 
  The traveler can buy coconuts for 2 each before the journey. If he fails to bring enough coconuts with him and runs out, he must get some coconuts flown in at a cost of 5 each. If he finishes his vacation and has leftover coconuts he can cash them in when he returns home, but will receive only 1.50 per coconut. What is his loss per unit if he overstocks on coconuts prior to leaving home?
  A) 0.50
  B) 1
  C) 3.50
  D) 4.50
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