Marine Supply Co$.$ believes that the largest distributor of marine parts in the Florida region, SE Boats Ltd$.,$ has been charging it a higher price than its competitors. This has caused Marine Supply Co$.$ to lose business. Which of the following would provide the best defense for SE Boats Ltd$.?$

Question $13$ Answer

a$.$

It was simply meeting, not beating, other competitor prices.

b$.$

The other companies simply negotiated a better price.

c$.$

The damage to competition was only temporary in nature.

d$.$

It was colluding with other competitors.