JAMB Economics 1984 Question 26

Question 26

Distributive Trade

The channel for food distribution in Nigeria consists of

  1. A.farmers and their families
  2. B.producers, wholesalers and retailers
  3. C.producers and consumers
  4. D.producers and processors
  5. E.farmers, processors and consumers.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (producers, wholesalers and retailers)

Explanation

The usual chain of distribution runs from producers through wholesalers and retailers to consumers.