A business buys candy and gum from many different manufacturers and then resells the items to a variety of different stores. The business is an example of a(n) ________.
A) independent intermediary
B) manufacturer-owned intermediary
C) disintermediator
D) diverter
E) brokerage company

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An independent intermediary is a company that buys goods from manufacturers and resells them to different retailers without any ownership or affiliation with the manufacturers themselves. This description fits the situation described in the question.

A Business Buys Candy and Gum from Many Different Manufacturers