A manufacturer prefers to produce and ship in large quantities to take advantage of economies of scale. Final consumers often want to purchase in small quantities. This difference between the producer and consumer is a
A. marketing discrepancy.
B. discrepancy of assortment.
C. regrouping activity.
D. discrepancy of quantity.
E. discrepancy adjustment.
Answer: D
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