Fill in the blanks to complete the passage about one of the three key functions of money.
Drag word(s) below to fill in the blank(s) in the passage.
Because money creates a standard ___, it is possible to compare the prices of two goods, which allows people to communicate the ___ of the goods in a way that is easily understood. This characteristic of money also enables it to serve as a ___ device, or a way to measure accounts and transactions in a consistent manner.

a. physical quantity
b. value
c. recording
d. bartering
e. production costs
f. unit of account