Trade or functional discounts are offered by manufacturers to which of the following?
A) channel members who perform tasks that the manufacturer would otherwise have to perform
B) consumers who earn a price reduction for buying in bulk
C) intermediaries such as financing institutions as a cost of doing business with them
D) manufacturers that agree to exclusive distribution contracts
E) the government market and other organizations that require bid proposals
Answer: A) channel members who perform tasks that the manufacturer would otherwise have to perform