The Following Technology Matrix Describes the Relationship of Certain Industries

question 19

Multiple Choice

The following technology matrix describes the relationship of certain industries within the economy to each other. (A&F, agriculture and food; RM, raw materials; M, manufacturing; F, fuels industry; U, utilities; SI, service industries) ​ ​
Which is most dependent on the service industry?
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• A) manufacturing
• B) utilities
• C) service
• D) fuels
• E) agriculture and food

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Generalizability

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