In US Industry, the Proportion of Purchased Materials in the Overall

question 86

Multiple Choice

In U.S. industry, the proportion of purchased materials in the overall cost of goods sold has been rising for several decades, to a level of ________ percent today.

• A) 40
• B) 45 to 60
• C) 55 to 79
• D) 65 to 74
• E) over 80

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