Which of the following is a factor that exacerbates the volatility of demand in industrial markets?
A) Professional buyers tend to make independent purchase decisions.
B) The demand for industrial goods is dependent on the demand for final goods.
C) Small, noncyclical swings in supply are inherent in industrial markets.
D) The ratio of inputs to output is high for industrial goods.
E) The demand for industrial goods is inelastic.
Answer: The demand for industrial goods is dependent on the demand for final goods.