Even though safety helmets offer protection while riding a bike, many Americans don't use them because they are uncomfortable or restricting. For all these people, safety helmets are a:
A) pleasing product.
B) salutary product.
C) deficient product.
D) desirable product.
E) There is not enough information to tell.

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A salutary product offers a benefit to society, but individual consumers may not perceive the benefit as worth the cost, inconvenience, or discomfort. In this case, safety helmets offer protection but some individuals find them uncomfortable or restricting, leading to a lower level of adoption. Therefore, safety helmets can be considered a salutary product.

Even Though Safety Helmets Offer Protection While Riding a Bike