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WAEC Economics 2014 Theory — Question 17

Question 17 of 22 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Economics 2014 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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7(b). State any three functions of middlemen in the chain of distribution. (6 marks)

Model answer

1. Breaking bulk — buying goods in large quantities from producers and selling them in smaller units. 2. Storage/warehousing — storing goods to ensure a steady supply to consumers. 3. Transportation — moving goods from the point of production to the point of consumption.

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