Question ID:PT24 S3 Q14 Passage:In an effort to boost sales during the summer months, which are typically the best for soft-drink sales, Foamy Soda lowered its prices. In spite of this, however, the sales of Foamy Soda dropped during the summer months. Stem:Each of the following, if true, contributes to reconciling the apparent discrepancy indicated above EXCEPT: Correct Answer Choice:CChoice A:The soft-drink industry as a whole experienced depressed sales during the summer months. Choice B:Foamy Soda's competitors lowered their prices even more drastically during the summer months. Choice C:Because of an increase in the price of sweeteners, the production costs of Foamy Soda rose during the summer months. Choice D:A strike at Foamy Soda's main plant forced production cutbacks that resulted in many stores not receiving their normal shipments during the summer months. Choice E:The weather during the summer months was unseasonably cool, decreasing the demand for soft drinks.