Bernice Beverages Is Not Satisfied with the Quality of Merchandise

question 4

Multiple Choice

Bernice Beverages is not satisfied with the quality of merchandise purchased from Reade Supplies. If American Supplies agrees to settle this matter by granting Bernice Beverages a sales allowance, Bernice Beverages will:

• A) Return the entire shipment to Reade Supplies and receive a full refund.
• B) Return only that portion of the merchandise that it is unable to sell within the discount period.
• C) Keep the merchandise, but pay a reduced purchase price.
• D) Keep the merchandise and sell it at a reduced sales price.

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Definitions:

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