GCE Commerce 1989 Question 32

Question 32

Advertising

One disadvantage of advertising is that it

  1. A.could be misleading through its false claims
  2. B.decreases sales
  3. C.makes new products known
  4. D.teaches the consumer the use of the advertised product
  5. E.creates employment
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (could be misleading through its false claims)

Explanation

Adverts sometimes exaggerate or make false claims; the other options are advantages (or untrue).