Jason, a 17-Year-Old High School Student, Wants to Buy a Pack

question 129

Multiple Choice

Jason, a 17-year-old high school student, wants to buy a pack of Marlboro Lights. He has the money to purchase them, but he is still not considered to be a market for the product due to his lack of ____ to buy.

• A) ability
• B) willingness
• C) authority
• D) need
• E) location

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Definitions:

Negligently

Acting with a lack of proper care or attention to duties, resulting in harm or damage to others.

Gratuitous Basis

A situation where goods, services, or assets are given without receiving payment or consideration in return.

Customary Fee

A charge or payment that is considered typical or usual within a particular industry, market, or legal context based on long-standing practices.

Apparent Authority

A situation in which a reasonable person would understand that an agent had the authority to act, even if the agent didn't have such authority.