Which Retail Operation Would Have the Highest Costs Per Book

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which retail operation would have the highest costs per book sold?

• A)A small independent bookstore
• B)A large retail bookstore chain
• C)An Internet seller of books
• D)The Internet seller and retailer

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