Which of the Following Cannot Be Considered as Independent Demand

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following cannot be considered as independent demand items?

• A)wholesale and retail merchandise items
• B)maintenance,repair,and operating supplies at a manufacturing company
• C)maintenance,repair,and operating supplies at a service firm
• D)raw material items that become part of the final product at a manufacturing firm
• E)service industry items such as hospital supplies or office supplies for law firms

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