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customers into making about $268 million in payments by, among other things, improperly telling them the first 30 days of coverage were free or the benefits were greater than existed. ? Refer to Scenario 3.4. Which environmental force is Bank of America responding to by agreeing to pay fines and refunds to consumers?
A. Legal and regulatory
B. Competitive
C. Technological
D. Economic
Answer: A
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