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Question 11 • OK-Personal Financial Literacy S1 – EDGNTY-83861 26-27

Choose the correct answer and rationale. "The prices listed on retail websites...”

Answer
A
...are open to negotiation, because you can email the company.
B
...are reliable, because you have proof of the advertised price.
C
...are unreliable, because internet commerce does not have the same regulations as normal commerce.
D
...are often below the total cost, because they usually do not include shipping charges.

Explanation

A listed price may not include extra costs that are added at checkout, especially shipping. So the amount shown can be lower than the total you actually pay. Choice D is correct: website prices are often below the total cost because they usually do not include shipping charges.

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