Five pricing practices are closely scrutinized because of potential unethical or illegal actions.They include: (1)predatory pricing; (2)price discrimination; (3)deceptive pricing; (4)geographical pricing;and (5)__________.
A)price discounting
B)lateral price fixing
C)price fixing
D)delayed payment penalties
E)price discrimination

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The five pricing practices that are closely scrutinized for potential unethical or illegal actions are (1) predatory pricing, (2) price discrimination, (3) deceptive pricing, (4) geographical pricing, and (5) price fixing. Therefore, the best choice for the missing option would be price fixing (C), which is another pricing practice that can lead to anti-competitive behaviors and illegal actions. Lateral price fixing (B) is not commonly mentioned in discussions of pricing practices, and price discounting (A) and delayed payment penalties (D) are not typically viewed as unethical or illegal pricing practices. Additionally, price discrimination (E) is already listed as one of the options.

Five Pricing Practices Are Closely Scrutinized Because of Potential Unethical