5) why might traders barter with middlemen?\n...
5) why might traders barter with middlemen?\na) the middlemen would make the trip longer.\nb) the middlemen would make the trip more difficult.\nc) the middlemen would save the traders time.\nd) the middlemen would make the land less dangerous.
Answer
# Brief Explanations:
Middlemen act as intermediaries. They can streamline transactions and processes, which often saves traders time by handling certain aspects like sourcing, distribution, etc. Options a and b are counter - productive reasons for trading with middlemen. Option d is not a typical main reason for bartering with middlemen as their main function is not related to land safety in a direct trading - related sense.
# Answer:
c) The middlemen would save the traders time.