A Mother Bought What She Thought Was a Large Box

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Multiple Choice

A mother bought what she thought was a large box of un-sweetened cereal; it was the same size as other brands whose boxes clearly marked they were 22 oz.However, when she opened the box it was barely 3/4ths full.The Fair Packaging and Labeling Act would not protect her unless

• A)the package printed the disclaimer that the product might settle during shipping.
• B)the package states that the contents should be purchased by weight rather than bulk.
• C)the package clearly states 22 oz.on the front but the actual weight is only 16 oz.
• D)the package lists all the ingredients including the total amount of sugar.
• E)an identical package by the same manufacturer had the exact same amount inside.

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