Consumer Rights

Question 1

The following chart shows a store’s records of sales of stuffed toys for two months. Which of the following are accurate assessments of trends displayed in this graph? I. The market share held by cats increased by about 6.5 percentage points. II. Roughly 22.2% more stuffed toys in the “other” category were sold in October than in September. III. The total number of stuffed toys sold increased by about 2%.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

I and II

Question 2

Say that a company has treated you unfairly or dishonestly. Which of the following options could help you resolve the issue?I. Report them to the Better Business Bureau.II. Speak to their corporate consumer department.III. Seek the help of the Department of HHS.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

I and II

Question 3

Which basic consumer right calls for accurate information on product information and labeling requirements so the customer can make purchasing decisions?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the right to be informed

Question 4

The chart below shows one store's sales of computers, listed by model. If the changes in sales between May and June continue at the same rate, what will be the percent change in total computer sales from June to July? (Round your answer to the nearest tenth.)

Revolt · Accepted Answer

17.1%

Question 5

What is meant by the “right to redress”?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The consumer has the right to fair settlement of disputes.

Question 6

The chart below shows one store’s sales of computers, listed by model. If the changes in sales between May and June continue at the same percent rate, how many Poreg computers will be sold in July?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

114

Question 7

Of the four consumer protection groups listed below, identify which groups are government agencies and which are non-governmental.I. Better Business BureauII. Consumer Product Safety CommissionIII. Consumers UnionIV. Food and Drug Administration

Revolt · Accepted Answer

II and IV are governmental; I and III are not.

Question 8

Which two consumer rights would customers depend on when returning a damaged item for a refund?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the right to be heard and the right to redress

Question 9

The following chart shows a store’s coat sales for two years. Identify the percent increase in sales of parkas and the percent increase in sales of raincoats. Then find which percent of increase is greater and by how much greater it is than the other. (Round your answer to the nearest tenth.)

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Sales of raincoats increased 89.1 percentage points faster than sales of parkas.

Question 10

Which agency is responsible for promoting the welfare and opportunities of wage earners?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

DOL

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