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O-LevelCommerceGlobal trade7100/12 · Oct/Nov 2016 · Q181 Mark

Why is trading overseas often more difficult than trading in the home market?

ADistances between traders may be greater.
BGoods are demanded in smaller quantities.
CRoad and rail transport cannot be used.
DThe exporter may be operating within a trading bloc.

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A: Distances between traders may be greater.

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Global trade, O-Level Commerce (syllabus 7100). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Commerce, Oct/Nov 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 18.

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