A researcher needs secondary data concerning the number,total sales,and number of employees of department stores in the state of Delaware.Which of the documents listed below is likely to be the best source of this information?
A)Census of Service Industries
B)Census of Manufactures
C)Census of Retail Trade
D)Census of Wholesale Trade
E)Merchandising,"Statistical and Marketing Report"

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The Census of Retail Trade would be the best choice as it provides data on sales, number of establishments, and number of employees for retail businesses, including department stores. The other options either focus on different industries (service, manufacturing, wholesale) or may not provide the specific information needed. The "Merchandising, Statistical and Marketing Report" may provide useful information but it is not an official government publication like the census data.

A Researcher Needs Secondary Data Concerning the Number,total Sales,and Number