Andrea Purchases a Blu-Ray Player at a Store That Sells

question 158

Multiple Choice

Andrea purchases a Blu-ray player at a store that sells refurbished merchandise.The store has a big sign stating "Caveat Emptor" posted out front and at the cash register.This sign most likely translates to a policy of

• A) refunds or exchanges at any time with a receipt.
• B) 100 percent satisfaction guaranteed with all merchandise.
• C) all sales are final (no refunds or exchanges).
• D) buying,selling,or trading electronic goods.
• E) selling only French-manufactured products.

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