AmazonCom and Expedia

question 45

Multiple Choice

Amazon.com and Expedia.com are best described as ________ that sell products and services directly to final buyers via the Internet.

• A) search engines
• B) content sites
• C) transaction sites
• D) e-tailers
• E) iTV sites

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Definitions:

Illusory Promise

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Pre-existing Duty Rule

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Legal Terminology

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