Cal Sells "DownSize," a Weight-Reduction Program, from a Web Site

question 33

Multiple Choice

Cal sells "DownSize," a weight-reduction program, from a Web site, in competition with Eat-Less Inc.'s product "Fit 'n Trim." Eat-Less files a suit against Cal, alleging in part that he is a sole proprietor, but his enterprise should be deemed a different form of business. Cal's enter?prise should most likely be considered

• A) a corporation because DownSize is sold online.
• B) a franchisee because DownSize is sold in competition to Fit 'n Trim.
• C) a sole proprietorship because Cal is a sole proprietor.
• D) no form of business entity because Cal has no formal organization.