Figure 13-2 Above, Shows That There Are Three Functions That

question 19

Multiple Choice

Figure 13-2 above, shows that there are three functions that intermediaries perform.What is the function ("A," "B,", or "C") whose activities include financing, grading, and marketing information and research?

• A)transactional function
• B)middleman function
• C)facilitating function
• D)logistical function
• E)operational function

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Definitions:

Carrying Cost

The total cost of holding inventory, including storage, insurance, and taxes, among other expenses.

Fixed Cost

Costs that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Product

Anything that can be offered to a market to satisfy the desire or need of a customer.

Average Collection Period

The average number of days it takes for a business to collect payments from its customers after a sale has been made.