DISTRIBUTIVE TRADE

Which of the following is a middleman in the chain of distribution? A/an

• entrepreneur

• producer

• banker

• retailer

Retailers in an economy perform the function of

• production

• investment

• exchange

• distribution

A negative effect of the presence of a large number of middlemen in the distributive network is

• greater variety of goods

• greater quality of goods

• lower prices of goods

• higher prices of goods

Who among the following is the intermediary between the producer and the retailer?

• Agent

• Wholesaler

• Consumer

• Distributor

Effective distribution of goods in West Africa is hindered by

• banking services

• insurance services

• high transport cost

• administrative inefficiency

A trader who buys in bulk and sells in bits is a/an

• manufacturer

• sales representative

• retailer

• clearing agent

The inefficient distribution of commodities in West Africa is due to the

• activities of middlemen

• level of poverty

• narrow market

• sovereignty of consumers

Which of the following is not usually a function of a wholesaler?

• Transport

• Storage

• Advertising

• After-sales service

All these are functions of the wholesalers to the producers EXCEPT

• they help the producer in advertising products

• they render credit facilities

• they make goods available in units

• they help in branding and packaging goods

The warehousing function is performed by a

• retailer

• wholesaler

• consumer

• producer