In the federal penitentiary at Lompoc, California, inmates used packages of mackerel to buy items such as haircuts at the prison barber shop and laundry services. What function do these packages of mackerel serve?
A) They functioned as money.
B) They served as a corruption deterrent.
C) They enabled prison officers to monitor illegal money flows.
D) They forced prisoners to engage in barter.

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The packages of mackerel functioned as a form of currency or money within the prison, allowing inmates to purchase goods and services from each other. This type of currency is often used in prison environments where traditional forms of currency are not allowed or difficult to obtain.

In the Federal Penitentiary at Lompoc, California, Inmates Used Packages