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UNDERSTANDING BUSINESS: SIMNET >IC<
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Chapter 14.2, Problem 14.2AQ
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To determine: The convenience goods an individual can buy in hurry and the place where an individual will find those goods.

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The goods that consumer purchase within small intervals and with minimum efforts is convenience goods and services. For example, candy, gum, milk and any other thing that requires minimum efforts.

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