Which of the following is NOT a good example of a substitute product that triggers stronger competitive pressures?
A) A salad as a substitute for French fries
B) Wireless phones as a substitute for wired telephones
C) Coca-Cola as a substitute for Pepsi
D) Snowboards as a substitute for snow skis
E) Video-on-demand services from a cable TV company as a substitute for going to the movies

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Coke and Pepsi are direct competitors and not substitutes for each other. The other options provide substitutes that can potentially replace the original product and create more competition.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Good Example of a Substitute