If a seller requires an intermediary to purchase a supplementary product to qualify to purchase the primary product the intermediary wishes to buy,a(n)______________ is in place.

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This scenario describes a tying contract, where the seller requires the intermediary to purchase a supplementary product (the tie-in) in order to be able to purchase the primary product. This practice is often used to increase sales of less popular products or to discourage customers from buying from competitors.

If a Seller Requires an Intermediary to Purchase a Supplementary