For a competitive market,

a. a seller can always increase her profit by raising the price of her product.
b. if a seller charges more than the going price, buyers will go elsewhere to make their purchases.
c. a seller often charges less than the going price to increase sales and profit.
d. a single buyer can influence the price of the product but only when purchasing from several sellers in a short period of time.


b

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