JAMB Commerce 1994 Question 16

Question 16

Wholesale Trade

What is the major function of the wholesaler?

  1. A.buying from small-scale producers and selling to exporters
  2. B.buying in bulk and selling in small quantities
  3. C.granting of credit facilities to retailers
  4. D.providing information to manufacturers on market situation.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (buying in bulk and selling in small quantities)

Explanation

The wholesaler's main job is breaking bulk: buying large quantities from producers and selling smaller lots to retailers.