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
D)All of the above

Question

​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
D)​All of the above

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Option B is offering a discount to retailers to match the rates of other suppliers, which is not a violation of the Robinson-Patman Act. Options A and C would be illegal under the Act because they are offering discounts based on the quantity purchased, which is discriminatory pricing. Option D is incorrect because options A and C are illegal under the Act.

​Which of the Following Would Not Be Illegal According to the Robinson-Patman

Which of the Following Would Not Be Illegal According to the Robinson-Patman