Buddy and Pablo Are Worthy Competitors in the Bakery Business

question 214

True/False

Buddy and Pablo are worthy competitors in the bakery business in Baltimore. Buddy recently negotiated a contract with a supplier for really cheap chocolate. He knows that bakery customers want cheap products. In this competitive environment, keeping the price down is all that matters.

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