CIPS L5M7 Exam - Topic 1 Question 7 Discussion

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Which of the following is an example of Variable Pricing?

AA wholesaler offers a discount when a customer buys more than 100 units.

BA cleaning firm charges more when demand increases.

CA retailer holds a January sale.

DA restaurant offers student discounts.

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Suggested Answer: A

Variable Pricing changes the unit price based on quantity purchased; larger volumes trigger discounts.

Short cited term: ''price varies with quantity ordered.'' (L5M7 Study Guide, pp. 188--191)

by France at Nov 23, 2025, 09:35 PM

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Yuonne

1 month ago

B shows how prices change with demand, definitely variable.

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Santos

1 month ago

D is more about discounts, not pricing variation.

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Sharita

2 months ago

C is just a sale, not really variable pricing.

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Rene

2 months ago

A is also a good example, but not variable pricing.

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Krissy

2 months ago

I agree, B makes sense with demand.

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Steffanie

2 months ago

Not sure if D counts as variable pricing... seems more fixed.

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Vallie

2 months ago

I agree with B, it makes sense with demand!

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Eveline

2 months ago

Wait, isn't a January sale just a seasonal discount?

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Yolando

3 months ago

I thought A was a better example.

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Albert

3 months ago

B is definitely variable pricing!

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Charlena

3 months ago

Haha, a January sale? That's just a good old-fashioned discount, not variable pricing!

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Shawna

4 months ago

D) A restaurant offers student discounts. Gotta love those student perks!

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Diane

4 months ago

Ah, the classic supply and demand dance. Variable pricing is the way to go!

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Ena

4 months ago

B) A cleaning firm charges more when demand increases.

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Amie

4 months ago

I thought variable pricing was more about dynamic changes, so B seems like the best fit, but I’m still a bit confused.

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Casey

4 months ago

I’m not sure, but I feel like option D with student discounts could be considered variable pricing too, right?

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Tyisha

4 months ago

I remember practicing a question like this, and I think discounts based on quantity, like in A, might not count as variable pricing.

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Erinn

5 months ago

For variable pricing, I'd focus on options that mention the price changing based on factors like demand or volume. B seems like the clearest example of that.

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Amber

5 months ago

I'm a little confused by this question. Can variable pricing apply to sales and discounts too, or just changes in the base price?

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Elbert

5 months ago

Okay, let's see. Variable pricing means the price changes based on factors like demand, right? So I'd say B is the best answer here.

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Elke

5 months ago

I think B is the best choice.

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Polly

5 months ago

I think variable pricing is when prices change based on demand, so I’m leaning towards option B.

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Tasia

6 months ago

B) A cleaning firm charges more when demand increases. Capitalism at its finest!

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Barabara

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I'll have to think it through carefully.

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Kallie

6 months ago

This one seems pretty straightforward. I think option B is the best example of variable pricing.

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Joaquin

21 days ago

Good point! It’s all about demand and pricing.

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Dominga

26 days ago

Yeah, B really fits the definition well.

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Louann

1 month ago

I thought about option A too, but B is clearer.

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Ming

5 months ago

I agree, option B makes the most sense.

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Irma

6 months ago

Definitely! Prices changing with demand is variable pricing.

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