JAMB Commerce 2000 Question 15

Question 15

Wholesale Trade

The function of a merchant wholesaler is to

  1. A.buy in bulk, store and sell to retailers as desired
  2. B.possess title to the goods, store and sell to retailers
  3. C.bring buyers and sellers together
  4. D.find markets for producers' finished goods.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (buy in bulk, store and sell to retailers as desired)

Explanation

A merchant wholesaler buys in large quantities on his own account, stores the goods and sells to retailers.