A noncumulative B2B quantity discount is
A) used to encourage consumers to purchase larger quantities each time they buy.
B) based only on the amount purchased in a single order.
C) considered illegal under the Robinson-Patman Act.
D) used primarily to attract new retail customers.
E) only offered to one-time purchasers.

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A noncumulative B2B quantity discount is based only on the amount purchased in a single order. It does not depend on the total amount purchased over time, like a cumulative discount.

Option A is incorrect because noncumulative discounts are not designed to encourage consumers to purchase larger quantities each time. 
Option C is incorrect because noncumulative discounts are legal under the Robinson-Patman Act as long as they are not discriminatory towards different customers.
Option D is incorrect because noncumulative discounts are primarily offered to B2B customers, not retail customers. 
Option E is incorrect because noncumulative discounts can be offered to both repeat and one-time purchasers.

A Noncumulative B2B Quantity Discount Is