Mother Bought What She Thought Was a Large Box of Unsweetened

question 178

Multiple Choice

mother bought what she thought was a large box of unsweetened cereal.It was the same 22 oz.size as other brands whose boxes clearly marked.However,when she opened the box it was barely ¾ 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 by volume.
• C) the package clearly states 22 oz. on the front but the actual weight of the contents was 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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