In Which of the Following Areas of Retailing Are Small

question 117

Multiple Choice

In which of the following areas of retailing are small businesses most likely to create jobs through success?

• A) Gas station
• B) Creating organic health products
• C) General hardware
• D) Department store
• E) Factory outlet

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