Cigarette Manufacturer Philip Morris Uses the Services of Universal Corporation

question 193

Multiple Choice

Cigarette manufacturer Philip Morris uses the services of Universal Corporation, the world's largest buyer and processor of leaf tobacco, which provides financing for its customers. This means that Universal is a

• A) cash-and-carry wholesaler.
• B) general merchandise wholesaler.
• C) limited-service wholesaler.
• D) rack jobber.
• E) full-service wholesaler.

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