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Which of the following firms has the least incentive to advertise ?

Correct answer: B. a wholesaler of crude oil

  • A. a manual fracture of breakfast cereal
  • B. a wholesaler of crude oil
  • C. a restaurant
  • D. a manufacturer of home heating and air conditioning

Explanation

A wholesaler of crude oil sells a largely standardized product to business buyers, so advertising creates little additional demand. Consumer-facing products such as cereal, restaurants, and heating systems gain more from product information and differentiation.

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