Which of the Following Statements About Cost and Its Impact

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about cost and its impact on online shopping is most accurate?

• A)Fixed pricing is commonly used online because there is no need to respond quickly to changes in supply and demand conditions.
• B)The margin for online offerings is usually higher than those purchased in a traditional marketplace.
• C)Dynamic pricing is the most commonly used pricing strategy for Internet purchases.
• D)Any price advantage for online purchases is lost in shipping and handling fees.
• E)Lower external information search costs is one of the major reasons for the popularity of online shopping.

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