Question

the small town of littleville has only one grocery store. the store manager usually orders food items from different companies and farms in the state. this year, a storm damaged local fruit and vegetable crops. this caused a shortage of produce in the state. the store manager will most likely
a. look for other companies and farms in the state.
b. wait until the crops recover from the storm.
c. stop carrying fruits and vegetables in the store.
d. order food from suppliers outside of the state.

Explanation:

The problem is about a grocery store manager's response to a local produce shortage. Option A: Since local crops are damaged, other in - state suppliers likely also have shortages. Option B: Waiting would mean no produce, which is bad for business. Option C: Stopping produce sales would lose customers. Option D: Ordering from outside the state is a logical solution to get produce when local sources are short.

Answer:

D. order food from suppliers outside of the state.