Which of the Following Is a False Statement About Online

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a false statement about online shopping?

• A) Online sales topped $175 billion in 2010.
• B) Online sales are expected to grow substantially through 2015
• C) The rate of sales growth for online sales is ten times greater than the expected growth of conventional retail channels.
• D) The pace of growth is expected to drop from the high of 12.1 % in 2010 to 7.7 % in 2015.
• E) Online sales are expected to be a significant part of retail sales for years to come.

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