A World Traveler Prepares to Leave the Comforts of Home

Multiple Choice

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