O-LevelCommerceRetail tradeMay/June 2014Paper 1 Q31 Mark

Why do some retailers buy directly from manufacturers?

Q: What topic does this question test?

This question tests Retail trade in O-Level Commerce (syllabus code 7100). It is worth 1 mark.

AMany retailers want to buy in small quantities.

BRetailers may require urgent deliveries.

CSome retailers may need regular local supplies.

DThese retailers have their own warehouses.

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is D: These retailers have their own warehouses.

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Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.

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About This O-Level Commerce Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Retail trade in O-Level Commerce (syllabus code 7100). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge O-Level Commerce May/June 2014 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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