Which statement best describes the difference between a discount and a promotion?

• A. A discount is a marketing offer that applies to multiple items; a promotion reduces price at checkout.
• B. A discount reduces price at checkout; a promotion is a marketing offer that may apply to multiple items or orders.
• C. A discount raises price at checkout; a promotion is only for single item.
• D. A discount is for online only; a promotion is for in-store only.

Answer: (B)

The difference hinges on scope and how they affect price. A discount is a price reduction on the product itself, typically applied at checkout, lowering what you pay for that item (or items). A promotion is a broader marketing offer that can apply to multiple items or to the entire order, and it can include discounts but also other incentives like free shipping, bundles, or gifts. That makes the described distinction the best: a discount reduces price at checkout, while a promotion is a marketing offer that may span multiple items or the whole order. The other choices misstate the ideas—for example, discounts don’t raise prices, and promotions aren’t limited to a single item or to checkout-only price cuts, nor are they confined to online or in-store.