Intermediaries Perform Three Basic Functions

question 266

Multiple Choice

Intermediaries perform three basic functions.According to Figure 15-2 above,"A" represents a(n) __________.

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

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