In early 1996, the upper Midwest suffered record cold, with wind chills of fifty degrees below zero or worse.Yet, grocery stores stocked fresh citrus fruit (obviously 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 above are correct.

Question

In early 1996, the upper Midwest suffered record cold, with wind chills of fifty degrees below zero or worse.Yet, grocery stores stocked fresh citrus fruit (obviously 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 above are correct.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Grocers stocked the fresh fruit for the desire for profit, as they knew that people would still want to buy fruits even during the cold weather and were willing to pay a premium price for them.

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