In rural areas electrical power is often sold by ________ that take advantage of the government's policy to sell them electricity at wholesale rates.
A) franchises
B) limited partnerships
C) mutual funds
D) cooperatives

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Cooperatives are common in rural areas as they allow residents to pool their resources and purchase electricity at a lower cost since they are buying in bulk. This is made possible through government policies that offer wholesale rates to cooperatives as a way to promote economic development in rural areas. Franchises, limited partnerships, and mutual funds are not typically involved in the sale of electrical power in rural areas.

In Rural Areas Electrical Power Is Often Sold by ________