Typically, the Sales Volume Declines with an Increase of a Product

question 35

Multiple Choice

Typically, the sales volume declines with an increase of a product price. It has been observed, however, that for some luxury goods the sales volume may increase when the price increases. The following scatterplot illustrates this rather unusual relationship. What can be said about the linear relationship between Price and Sales?

• A) The relationship is negatively moderate.
• B) There is no relationship.
• C) The relationship is positively strong.
• D) The relationship is negatively strong.

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Definitions:

Rolex Watch

A luxury brand of watches known for their quality, prestige, and accuracy, manufactured by a Swiss company.

Firm Offer

A firm offer is a binding proposal in contract law that cannot be withdrawn for a certain period of time by the offering party.

Breach of Contract

The failure to perform any term of a contract, written or oral, without a legitimate legal excuse.

Merchant

An individual or business involved in the wholesale or retail sale of goods.