The Difference Between the Price of Electronic Equipment in a Retail

question 37

Multiple Choice

The difference between the price of electronic equipment in a retail store and the price at an Internet store reflects,in part,

• A) the extent to which sales agents drive the price up for extra profit.
• B) the lack of competition between retail stores and online stores.
• C) the value of personal attention and support at the retail store.
• D) excessive markup.
• E) that online stores do not maximize profit.

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