Discrepancies of Quantity Occur Because

question 187

Multiple Choice

Discrepancies of quantity occur because

• A)producers seek economies of scale.
• B)most intermediaries specialize in selected product lines and buy in large enough quantities to get a good price.
• C)adding intermediaries in a channel of distribution increases the cost of getting products to consumers.
• D)consumers want the convenience of buying many different types of products at one time.
• E)All these answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Synergistic Gains

Refers to the additional value created by combining two or more companies or entities, beyond what they could achieve individually.

Market Values

The existing rate at which an asset or service is being offered for buying or selling.

Taxable Merger

A merger in which the assets acquired are treated as sales, generating a tax liability for the selling company.

Nontaxable Bids

Offers made for financial securities that are exempt from taxes.