The Operation of All Businesses and Industries Typically Fall into These

question 57

Multiple Choice

The operation of all businesses and industries typically fall into these three sectors of production:

• A)primary, secondary, and capital-intensive
• B)manufacturing, service, and telecommunications
• C)mining, forestry, and fishing
• D)agriculture, manufacturing, and service
• E)the cultivation of nature resources, the processing and fabrication of goods, and the provision of services

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