Why do few avocados rot, even though in some seasons of the year far more avocados are harvested than in other seasons of the year?

A) Consumers realize it would be inefficient to let avocados rot.
B) Growers vary their advertising efforts with the season of the year.
C) Prices fluctuate sharply as supplies increase or decrease.
D) The taste for avocados varies proportionately to the supply.


C

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