Mariko’s position rests on which of the following assumptions? A) Com

QUESTION

Mariko’s position rests on which of the following assumptions?

A) Competition between businesses leads to consumers getting what they want.
B) The free market is the only way that businesses can be socially conscious.
C) Consumers only get quality-of-life enhancement from products and services.
D) Most businesses do not care whether they enhance quality of life or not.
E) Consumers are not concerned about environmental awareness.

ANSWER

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Mariko assumes that competition is a way that businesses can offer products and services that consumers want. Choices B, C, D, and E are statements that may be true or false independently of what Mariko is arguing.