There are 2 independent clauses that's why i added a comma after profits, but should there also be one after AND?
The price increases will lead to a loss in profits, and as a result, the company will lose its customers.
2007-07-30 00:16:02 · 6 answers · asked by Dan L 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
Yes, a second comma is needed after "and," but the better solution is two sentences.
But I have a question about substance.
Whose prices are going up? If the company is raising its prices, it should have more profits, not less. The higher prices might drive away customers, and the resulting decrease in business might cause a loss of profits, but that's not what the sentence says. It also is not necessarily true: If the prices are high enough, the company could lose some customers but remain profitable.
If the prices the company is paying increase, then that would decrease profits. But why would a decrease in profits drive customers away? How would they even know? Why would they care?
2007-08-01 07:38:08 · answer #1 · answered by Centaur 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The price increase will lead to a loss in profit. As a result, the company will lose its customers.
2007-07-30 07:20:11 · answer #2 · answered by k 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The price increases will lead to lost profits and, as a result, a reduction in our consumer base is anticipated.
2007-07-30 07:21:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes.
2007-07-30 07:24:55 · answer #4 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No definitely not one after AND.
2007-07-30 07:19:41 · answer #5 · answered by gogiapeach33 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I do not think so.
2007-07-30 07:19:44 · answer #6 · answered by ersof59 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋