You Are Trying to Decide Whether to Buy a New

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Multiple Choice

You are trying to decide whether to buy a new camera for your trip.You have a choice of a new Canon or a camera made by a generic manufacturer.You buy the Canon but unfortunately, the camera's shutter quickly breaks and you decide to buy a different brand camera to replace it.This example would reinforce the claim that:

• A)brand names are a signal of quality
• B)firms have a financial stake in maintaining the reputation of their brand names
• C)brand names always maintain consistent quality
• D)none of the above are true

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