After Seeing a "Sale" Ad in a Local Newspaper, Ben

After seeing a "sale" ad in a local newspaper, Ben Griffith went to a local pet supply store and bought a year's supply of high protein dog food. Which marketing functions--if any--did he perform?

A) Financing and risk taking
B) Buying, transporting, and storing
C) Market information
D) All of the above
E) None of the above--only producers and intermediaries perform marketing functions.