Heather has been a buyer for Ocean Mist, a large cranberry processor, for several years. Believing that she knows a great deal about cranberries, their growers, and processors, she decides to go into business for herself. Heather wants to assume no risks of spoilage or price fluctuations. She sees herself as simply bringing the growers and processors together. Her new company would be a
A. sales agent.
B. commission merchant.
C. broker.
D. sales branch.
E. sales office.
Answer: C
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