A manufacturer might try to defend itself against charges of illegal price discrimination by claiming that:
A) the price discrimination occurred as a defensive measure to "meet competition in good faith."
B) the price differentials did not actually injure competition.
C) the price differentials were justified on the basis of cost differences in production and/or distribution.
D) its products were not of "like grade and quality."
E) Any of the above could make price discrimination legal.

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All the options provided are potential defenses a manufacturer might use to justify price discrimination under the Robinson-Patman Act, which allows for certain exceptions such as meeting competition, cost justification, and differences in product grade and quality.

A Manufacturer Might Try to Defend Itself Against Charges of Illegal