An independent hardware retail store is 100 miles from the nearest city of more than 5,000 people and provides needed supplies for area ranchers. This hardware store would most likely buy its plumbing and electrical supplies through a ________.
A) truck jobber
B) commission merchant
C) mail-order wholesaler
D) rack jobber
E) merchandise broker

Question

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Given the store's remote location and the need for a wide range of supplies without frequent restocking, a mail-order wholesaler is the most practical option for obtaining plumbing and electrical supplies. This method allows the store to order as needed from a broad inventory without requiring frequent, direct sales visits.

An Independent Hardware Retail Store Is 100 Miles from the Nearest