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O-LevelCommerceRetail trade7100/12 · May/June 2016 · Q51 Mark

Why are there more new businesses in retailing than in manufacturing?

AFewer skills are required to run a retail outlet.
BMore capital is required to start retail trading.
CRetailers can obtain bank loans without collateral security.
DRetailers require larger premises than manufacturers.

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A: Fewer skills are required to run a retail outlet.

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Topic
Retail trade, O-Level Commerce (syllabus 7100). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
O-Level Commerce, May/June 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 5.

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