The Effect of a Recession on a Company Like Whirlpool

The effect of a recession on a company like Whirlpool Corporation is such that

A) sales decline more sharply for Whirlpool as compared to firms that do not produce durable goods.
B) profits fall less sharply as compared to firms that do not produce durable goods.
C) the decline in sales is more short-lived as compared to firms that do not produce durable goods.
D) there is no difference in the impact of the recession on its profits as compared to firms that do not produce durable goods.