Which of the Following Statements About the U

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the U.S. distribution system is True?

• A) The U.S. retail industry is mostly composed of many small and medium-sized firms.
• B) Many U.S. retailers are large enough to have their own warehouses.
• C) The retail density in the U.S. is lower than that found in Europe.
• D) A large independent wholesale industry supplies goods to all retailers.
• E) The U.S. retail industry has a fragmented distribution system.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin Ratio

A ratio that measures the portion of sales revenue that exceeds variable costs, indicating how sales affect profitability.