Why Was Odd Pricing Used in the Early Twentieth Century

question 68

Multiple Choice

Why was odd pricing used in the early twentieth century?

• A) Odd pricing saved on distribution costs.
• B) It was used to increase traffic flow into stores.
• C) It offered a limited number of predetermined price points making pricing easier.
• D) It eliminated confusion when a customer shopped in different locations.
• E) It reduced losses due to employee theft.

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