In a Discount Store Lee Found a "Sun Kit" Containing

question 153

Multiple Choice

In a discount store Lee found a "sun kit" containing a beach towel,a sun visor,and suntan lotion.The items,which were sold together,retailed at $18.50,but were marked down to $12.99.The retailer sold one for $18.50 and six at the $12.99.Demand for the sun kit package is:

• A) unitary
• B) synergistic
• C) asymmetrical
• D) inelastic
• E) elastic

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Definitions:

Erving Goffman

A Canadian-American sociologist, Erving Goffman is known for his work on the symbolic interaction perspective, particularly his study of the social construction of self.

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