Which of the Following Best Explains Why You Cannot Use

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains why you cannot use the price of rolled oats at a local supermarket as the competitive market value of rolled oats?

• A) You can buy the oats at the price posted by the store, but the store will not buy oats from you for the same price.
• B) The posted prices of oats can vary widely between grocery stores, even within the same local area.
• C) Grocery stores mark up the prices of their oats up to make a profit.
• D) Grocery stores typically sell oats in different packaging, which results in different prices within the same store.

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