24. Which of the following statements concerning consumer rebates is false? a. Consumer rebates are the same thing as discounts, coupons, and other price-cutting techniques which reduce the product price at the time of purchase. b. Technically, rebates do not affect the initial markup of the retailer since they are given by the manufacturer. c. Consumer rebates are financial transactions separate from the original purchase. d. Rebates are commonly used by manufacturers wanting to increase the sale of slow- moving merchandise. e. A consumer rebate is a sum of money given to the consumer by the manufacturer after the original purchase.