________ benefits are advantages that someone else — a third party — gains

Critics have accused some producers of practicing ________ by using materials and components that will break, wear, rust, or rot sooner than they should

A) high-pressure selling B) short-term planning C) planned obsolescence D) nonfunctional warranty E) deceptive promotion

You wish to make a substantial down payment on a lake cottage and you currently have $18,325 invested at an annual rate of 4.75%. How much money will be in the account in 2.5 years if it continues to earn at its present rate?

A) $18,325 B) $19,464 C) $20,579 D) $20,605