The advantage of zone pricing to the seller is the shipping charges typically
A) are not marked down during the off season.
B) complement the advertising allowances.
C) reflect more closely the cost of delivery.
D) result in a cumulative quantity discount.
E) are the same for all shipments, making it easy to calculate total price.

Question

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Zone pricing allows the seller to charge shipping based on the distance from the shipping origin, which more closely reflects the actual cost of delivery. This can result in fairer pricing for both the seller and buyer. Therefore, option C is correct.

The Advantage of Zone Pricing to the Seller Is the Shipping