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Author: Roger A. Kerin, Steven W. Hartley
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 13, Problem 2AMK
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To determine: The responses to the given statement “profit maximization is the only legitimate pricing objective for the firm”.
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Profit is a gain from the business to an organisation. The gain for the organization comes from business activities that exceed the costs, taxes, and expenses.
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