Asked by jk
When a company places an ad and offers no interest on your purchase for three years:
All of the above
They are showing their appreciation to you by giving you free money
They are not interested in making a profit
The cost of the financing is built into the price of the item
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Correct answer: "The cost of the financing is built into the price of the item."
Explanation (brief):
- “No interest for three years” is a marketing offer — it doesn’t mean the company is giving you free money or is uninterested in profit.
- Often the seller raises the price, absorbs a fee to the lender, or uses financing to increase sales and margins. Some offers are “deferred interest” deals that will charge retroactive interest if you don’t pay the balance in time.
- Always read the fine print, compare the financed price to a cash price, and check the exact terms (minimum payments, penalties, whether interest is deferred or truly 0% APR).
Explanation (brief):
- “No interest for three years” is a marketing offer — it doesn’t mean the company is giving you free money or is uninterested in profit.
- Often the seller raises the price, absorbs a fee to the lender, or uses financing to increase sales and margins. Some offers are “deferred interest” deals that will charge retroactive interest if you don’t pay the balance in time.
- Always read the fine print, compare the financed price to a cash price, and check the exact terms (minimum payments, penalties, whether interest is deferred or truly 0% APR).
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