The Owner of a Neighborhood Hardware Store Has Decided to Sell

question 109

Multiple Choice

The owner of a neighborhood hardware store has decided to sell a set of three padlocks for $5.He hopes the below-cost price for the locks will attract current and new customers who will also buy regularly priced items.The owner is encouraging store patronage through:

• A) deceptive pricing
• B) incentive pricing
• C) pricing lining
• D) cumulative pricing
• E) leader pricing

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