The ultimate objective of every firm, such as Apple and Starbucks, must be to

A. sell either to other firms or to consumers.
B. satisfy the needs of its customers.
C. pay out money to cover the various expenses of doing business.
D. know that people generally buy a product and store it.
E. make it impossible to satisfy customers.


Answer: B

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