Jif is the best-selling brand of peanut butter in the country.  The manufacturer purchases large quantities of peanuts every year to manufacturer its product. This order size is an example of _____ and would give Jif an advantage over other buyers of peanuts.

A. purchase volume
B. joint demand
C. fluctuating demand
D. sales volume
E. multiplier effect


Answer: A

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