In early 1996, the upper Midwest suffered record cold, with wind chills of 50° below zero or worse.Yet, grocery stores stocked fresh citrus fruit (which was clearly not grown locally).Why did grocers stock the fruit?
A)The desire for profit
B)Concern for their neighbors
C)The need to dispose of excess production
D)Government orders to distribute fruit
E)All of the responses are correct.

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The primary motive for grocery stores stocking fresh citrus fruit during a record cold wave in the upper Midwest was the desire for profit. Even during times of extreme weather, grocers continue to prioritize business profits and customer satisfaction.

In Early 1996, the Upper Midwest Suffered Record Cold, with Wind