While prepping for a zombie apocalypse, Caleb was glad the hardware store sold him 12 rolls of duct tape rather than making him buy all 200 rolls they had in stock. What benefit of intermediaries is illustrated in this example?
A) breaking bulk
B) assumption of credit risks
C) efficiency and assortment of goods
D) valuable marketing information

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Breaking bulk refers to the process of buying products in relatively large quantities and selling them in smaller quantities. In this scenario, the hardware store allows Caleb to purchase a smaller, more manageable quantity of duct tape (12 rolls) instead of requiring him to buy the entire stock (200 rolls), thus demonstrating the breaking bulk function of intermediaries.

While Prepping for a Zombie Apocalypse, Caleb Was Glad the Hardware