Which of the Following Is an Example of Price Discrimination

question 379

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of price discrimination?

• A) UPS charges more if a package is sent from New York to Hawaii and less if it is sent from New York to New Jersey.
• B) Frank's Furniture shop charges no delivery fee for furniture delivered within Dutchess County but charges $40 delivery fee outside of the county.
• C) Albert pays 25 percent less on prescription drugs because he is a senior citizen.
• D) Only answers A and B are correct.
• E) Answers A, B, and C are all correct.

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