Why is the total sales volume of wholesale trade always greater than the total volume of retail sales (even
Though retail prices are generally higher than wholesale prices)?
A) Wholesalers typically handle larger-quantity sales.
B) Agent middlemen and manufacturers' sales offices do not take title to the products they sell.
C) Many products sold by retailers are purchased directly from the producer, thus bypassing wholesalers.
D) Wholesalers rarely sell at discounted prices.
E) Wholesaling establishments sell to businesses and to other wholesalers as well as to retailers.

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Wholesalers sell to businesses, other wholesalers, and retailers, so their total sales volume is greater than retail sales, even though retail prices are generally higher.

Why Is the Total Sales Volume of Wholesale Trade Always