Relating to the Economics in Practice on page 361: Which of the following is an example of an advertisement in which the fact that something is NOT mentioned indicates that the product is unlikely to be desirable?
A) an advertisement for hot dogs that mentions that it meets certain religious dietary requirements but fails to explain those requirements in a way that would be understood by most people
B) an advertisement for a sneaker that mentions the endorsement of one sports star but fails to mention the sports stars that have endorsed competing products
C) an advertisement for a 30-year old lawn tractor that mentions the color of its paint and the number of cup holders it has but makes no mention of the condition of its engine
D) an advertisement for ice cream that describes the variety of flavors available and the way it tastes but makes no mention of the ice cream's nutritional content

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In this advertisement, the fact that the condition of the engine is not mentioned suggests that it is not in good condition and therefore not desirable. The advertisement focuses on trivial features such as the color and number of cup holders, rather than the functionality of the tractor.

Relating to the Economics in Practice on Page 361: Which