Why does the manufacture of bottled and canned beverages tend to locate near its markets?
A) because of government regulations
B) because such beverages are a perishable good
C) because of industry tradition that dates back to the earliest days of Coca Cola
D) because water, a ubiquitous raw material, is the largest part of the weight of the finished product
E) all of the above

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Bottled and canned beverages consist mostly of water and therefore adding to the weight of the finished product. As a result, it is more cost-effective to locate near the markets to reduce transportation costs.

Why Does the Manufacture of Bottled and Canned Beverages Tend