When a Seller Advertises an Item at an Unbelievably Low

question 6

Multiple Choice

When a seller advertises an item at an unbelievably low price to lure customers into a store,and then refuses to sell the advertised item and instead pushes a similar item with a much higher price and higher margin,the seller is participating in the illegal practice of _________________.

• A)Price fixing
• B)Price discrimination
• C)Deceptive pricing
• D)Bait and switch
• E)Predatory pricing

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