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1. Which of the following would not be illegal according to the Robinson-Patman

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Question

1. Which of the following would not be illegal according to the Robinson-Patman Act

a.“Party Packers” getting 10cents off every pack of ribbon they buy after 1000 units

b.“Fred’s Farms” offering 50 cents off a crate of strawberries to retailers to match other suppliers with similar rates

c. “Sam’s Sandwiches” receiving 5 cents off per pound of cheese

2. Which of the following is an example of a “damaged goods” strategy

a.A supermarket offers free parking space but charges higher for groceries
b.A television reseller spends time making sure that the picture quality of the bargain priced sets is
fuzzy
c. A gift store hikes up the prices on gift wrapping services during its seasonal sale
d.All of the above

Explanation / Answer

b.“Fred’s Farms” offering 50 cents off a crate of strawberries to retailers to match other suppliers with similar rates

as it is matching the price offered by others, no discrimnation as such