Indicate how services differ from goods. (Note that for this question, the words generally and often have been used in the choices below to acknowledge the fact that none of the statements is true under all circumstances).   A. Services are generally intangible. B. Delivery and consumption of services often occur simultaneously. C. Service outputs often cannot be inventoried. D. All of the above.

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Indicate how services differ from goods. (Note that for this question, the words generally and often have been used in the choices below to acknowledge the fact that none of the statements is true under all circumstances).  

A. Services are generally intangible.
B. Delivery and consumption of services often occur simultaneously.
C. Service outputs often cannot be inventoried.
D. All of the above.
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All economies depend on the production and exchange of goods and services. To satisfy their individual needs, shoppers buy a wide variety of goods. Both physical and immaterial products can fall under this category.

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