Which of the following is the primary reason behind the inaccessibility of most of the 1.3 billion potential consumers?
A. Most of them have little disposable income.
B. The distribution network is poor or absent.
C. They are mostly Communist party members who avoid purchasing imported goods.
D. They are restricted to settlement zones where marketing is prohibited.
E. They are unfamiliar with the English language.
Answer: B. The distribution network is poor or absent.