Which retail operation would have the highest costs per book sold?
A)a small independent bookstore
B)a large retail bookstore chain
C)an Internet seller of books
D)All would have the same costs.

Question

Which retail operation would have the highest costs per book sold?
A)a small independent bookstore 
B)a large retail bookstore chain 
C)an Internet seller of books 
D)All would have the same costs.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A small independent bookstore is likely to have higher costs per book sold due to smaller economies of scale and higher overhead costs compared to a larger retail bookstore chain or an internet seller of books. The cost of rent, utilities, and staffing are spread over a relatively smaller volume of sales, leading to higher costs per unit sold.

Which Retail Operation Would Have the Highest Costs Per Book