Some years ago an ad for a discount store said the retailer was selling a pair of diamond earrings that had been reduced from their regular price of $1,199 to $399.Upon investigation,it was discovered that there was no evidence that the store had ever sold the earrings at the "regular" price.This ad was an example of _____ advertising.

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The ad is an example of deceptive advertising because it falsely claims that the earrings were previously sold at a higher price.

Some Years Ago an Ad for a Discount Store Said