When Hunter Went to the Hardware Store Looking for Gloves

question 239

Multiple Choice

When Hunter went to the hardware store looking for gloves to wear while refinishing a table, he bought one pair because that was all he needed. But when the hardware store purchased the gloves, it purchased a case containing 100 pairs of identical gloves. Which logistical function did the hardware store perform for Hunter and its other customers?

• A) marketing
• B) buying
• C) sorting
• D) assorting
• E) risk-taking

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