The local supermarket from where Tim buys the potato chips is an example of a:
A)manufacturer
B)consumer
C)supplier
D)distributor
E)producer

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The local supermarket is a distributor as it receives the potato chips from the manufacturer or supplier and then sells it to the consumer (Tim) for a profit. The manufacturer produces the potato chips, the supplier supplies the potato chips to the distributor, and the consumer buys the potato chips from the distributor. Therefore, the best choice is D) distributor.

The Local Supermarket from Where Tim Buys the Potato Chips