If a Firm Charges Different Consumers Different Prices for the Same

question 45

Multiple Choice

If a firm charges different consumers different prices for the same product and the difference cannot be attributed to cost variations, then it is engaging in

• A)odd pricing.
• B)cost-plus pricing.
• C)price discrimination.
• D)markup pricing.

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