Butcher trying to cheat woman

Butcher trying to cheat woman

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Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses market practices where buyers pose to catch petty chiselers. It highlights price discrepancies due to faulty scales and the legal consequences faced by those using rigged scales, including fines and imprisonment.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary goal of the operation mentioned in the first section?

To educate the public on proper weighing techniques

To increase sales of scales

To catch small-time fraudsters

To promote fair trade practices

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the incident with the butcher, what was the discrepancy found?

The scale was underweight by a pound

The scale was overweight by a quarter of a pound

The scale was missing a part

The scale was perfectly accurate

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the potential consequence for the butcher using a faulty scale?

A warning

A discount on new scales

A fine

A summons

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the seizure of over 5000 defective scales?

Fines or imprisonment for the owners

Increased sales of new scales

A new law banning scales

A public apology from the manufacturers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the authorities respond to the widespread use of rigged scales?

By ignoring the issue

By imposing fines or imprisonment

By rewarding honest sellers

By offering free scale calibration