A Study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project

question 58

Multiple Choice

A study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project reports that ________ percent of Americans research products and services online before buying them, an increase of ________ percent in the year 2000.

• A) 40; 15
• B) 40; 35
• C) 60 ;15
• D) 60; 35

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Definitions:

Discharging

The process of fulfilling or settling a debt, obligation, or legal liability, effectively freeing one from the responsibility.

Judgment

A decision of the court.

Conditions Precedent

Contractual stipulations that must be met before a contract becomes effective or before an obligation must be fulfilled.

Frustrated Contract

A contract that, through no fault of either party, is rendered incapable of being performed due to an unforeseen event, leading to the contract being void and freeing all parties from their obligations.