Unlike a cumulative quantity discount, a noncumulative quantity discount:
a. is a payment to a dealer for promoting the manufacturer's products.
b. is a deduction from list price that applies to a buyer's total purchases made during a specific period.
c. is intended to encourage customer loyalty rather than encouraging orders in large quantities.
d. is a deduction from list price that applies to a single order placed during a certain period.
Answer: d.