Question

Why do roadside hawkers sell less expensive goods than permanent shops?

• A. Roadside hawkers hire workers to do work for them.
• B. Permanent shops incur expenditure in their setup.
• C. Permanent shops have to pay rent and fees to government.
• D. Roadside hawkers have to pay electricity and other fees.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B Permanent shops incur expenditure in their setup.
C Permanent shops have to pay rent and fees to government.

Roadside hawkers sell less expensive goods than permanent shops because they do not incur much expenditure in its setup. Permanent shops have to pay rent, taxes and electricity as well unlike roadside hawkers. Permanent shops unlike roadside hawkers also hire workers.