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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Definitions:

Purchases

The total amount of goods and materials acquired by a business for the purpose of resale or production during a specific accounting period.

Cost of Goods Sold

The costs directly linked to producing a company’s sold goods, encompassing labor and materials.

Periodic Inventory System

An inventory system where updates to the inventory records are made periodically, often at the end of an accounting period, rather than after each transaction.

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs tied to the production of goods sold by a company, including materials and labor.