In Business Class You Learn That a Leading Manufacturer of Kitchen

question 9

Multiple Choice

In business class you learn that a leading manufacturer of kitchen products uses more expensive raw materials than its competitors, but as a result the products last much longer. Learning about trade-offs like this can help you in doing which of the following?

• A) choosing a career
• B) making a bigger profit
• C) becoming a more influential community member
• D) being a more informed consumer and investor

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