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ISBN: 9781305888210
Author: Collier
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 2, Problem 12PA
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Interpretation:The average defection rate needs to be calculated as per the given information.
Concept Introduction: The rate of average defection states that the rate at which any customer gets dissatisfied and stops purchasing the product from a company.
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