In a Classroom Discussion, Jacob Agrees with Marcie That Consumers

question 163

Multiple Choice

In a classroom discussion, Jacob agrees with Marcie that consumers generally want biodegradable beverage cups. However, he says that businesses in that industry must evaluate whether

• A)they can be produced.
• B)consumers are willing to pay higher prices for them.
• C)the competition will ever make them.
• D)stores will stock them.
• E)they can be effectively promoted.

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