Under the Robinson-Patman Act, a supplier charges different prices to two competing retailers for the same product. Which defense would most likely justify this price difference?
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A
The supplier prefers one retailer over the other
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B
The cost difference is justified by different order volumes reducing shipping costs
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C
One retailer is located in a different state
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D
The supplier wants to grow market share with the lower-priced retailer