Table 16-1

Table 16-1 shows the price for the hardcover version of the novel Into the Water by Paula Hawkins at four online bookstores.
-Refer to Table 16-1.Which of the following can one conclude from the data above?
A)The data provides clear evidence of price discrimination in the online bookstore market.
B)Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com are able to charge a lower price for the item because they are more cost efficient than the other two companies.
C)The item offered for sale is similar but not identical; the quality of service and delivery time might vary from store to store, which justifies the price differences.
D)BarnesandNoble.com and Amazon.com have deliberately under-priced their product to force the other two companies out of business.

Question

Table 16-1
  
Table 16-1 shows the price for the hardcover version of the novel Into the Water by Paula Hawkins at four online bookstores.
-Refer to Table 16-1.Which of the following can one conclude from the data above?
A)The data provides clear evidence of price discrimination in the online bookstore market. 
B)Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com are able to charge a lower price for the item because they are more cost efficient than the other two companies. 
C)The item offered for sale is similar but not identical; the quality of service and delivery time might vary from store to store, which justifies the price differences. 
D)BarnesandNoble.com and Amazon.com have deliberately under-priced their product to force the other two companies out of business.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The price differences could be due to variations in service quality and delivery time, indicating that the item is similar but not identical across stores.

Table 16-1 Table 16-1 Shows the Price for the Hardcover Version of for the Hardcover