Investigate the prices of the following products at least three different distribution outlets (and don’t forget the Internet):   ·           An MP3 player ·           A cup of coffee ·           A car ·           A washing machine ·            A hamburger ·            A pair of Levi’s 501 blue jeans ·            A book             What patterns do you notice? Do different distribution outlets include different levels of service with the product? Do you see a relationship between the brand name and the price? Which distribution outlet represents the best value for each product? Explain your answers.

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  1. Investigate the prices of the following products at least three different distribution outlets (and don’t forget the Internet):

 

·           An MP3 player

·           A cup of coffee

·           A car

·           A washing machine

·            A hamburger

·            A pair of Levi’s 501 blue jeans

·            A book

 

 

 

 

 

 

What patterns do you notice? Do different distribution outlets include different levels of service with the product? Do you see a relationship between the brand name and the price? Which distribution outlet represents the best value for each product? Explain your answers.

 

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