Marie Recently Bought a Stereo System That Was Promoted at an Extremely

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Marie recently bought a stereo system that was promoted at an extremely low price by a national chain. However, she did not realize that the stereo came without many key components that are usually standard equipment. When she bought all of the usually standard parts, the stereo cost her more than its regular market price at other stores. She has been a victim of the ________ procedure.

• A) bait and switch
• B) foot-in-the-door
• C) lowball
• D) door-in-the-face

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Monthly

Occurring or done once a month.

Compounded Annually

Interest calculation method where interest is added to the principal once a year, allowing the total sum to grow at an annual rate.

Accumulate Interest

The process by which earned interest is added to the principal, allowing future interest calculations to be based on the increased balance.

Constant Amount

A fixed sum that does not change over a specified period.