Question

a company that builds houses and a company that makes cars are part of the _______ industry.
a. retailing
b. extractive
c. wholesaling
d. manufacturing

Explanation:

Manufacturing involves producing tangible goods through processing or assembling materials. House building (construction of physical structures) and car production both fall under this category, while retailing/wholesaling focuses on selling goods, and extractive industries involve harvesting natural resources.

Answer:

D. Manufacturing