Question

which is an example of a positive incentive for consumers?
a sales tax imposed by a state
a steady rise in profits over a year
a coupon clipped from a newspaper
an increase in price for a popular product

Explanation:

A positive incentive for consumers encourages them to buy. A sales tax (first option) discourages buying. A profit rise (second) is for businesses, not consumers. A coupon (third) gives a discount, incentivizing purchase. A price increase (fourth) discourages buying. So the coupon is the positive incentive.

Answer:

C. a coupon clipped from a newspaper