Quality Kitchens Inc operates a store that sells kitchen utensils and gadgets.In an attempt to increase sales, the store ran an advertisement in a newspaper that featured Juicy Brand Blenders for $49.99.Martha rushed to the store with the intention of buying a blender.When she arrived, however, she was told that while there were no such blenders in stock, the store did have several Swirl Brand Blenders to sell for $99.99 each.After a bit of investigation, Martha discovered that the store knew that it never had any Juicy Brand Blenders, and that it was simply hoping that shoppers would buy the Swirl Brand Blenders once they got inside the store.Which of the following statements is most likely to be TRUE?

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The store is guilty of a bait and switch tactic by advertising a product (Juicy Brand Blenders) that it did not have with the intention of luring customers into the store and selling them a different and more expensive product (Swirl Brand Blenders). This is a deceptive business practice and is illegal in many places.

Quality Kitchens Inc Operates a Store That Sells Kitchen Utensils