In the Context of Web-Based Business Models,a Merchant Model Involves

In the context of web-based business models,a merchant model involves:

A) bringing buyers and sellers together for online business transactions and taking a percentage from the sales.
B) providing a meeting point sold by subscription or supported by advertising.
C) offering a free service and encouraging users to buy extras.
D) providing free service in exchange for collecting information on users and selling it to other businesses.
E) e-tailing or selling products direct to customers through the Web.