Which of the following is an example of an ultimate consumer?
A)a retailer who buys poster board to make signs for an upcoming store sale
B)a school teacher who bought a ticket to the 2002 Winter Olympics opening ceremonies in Salt Lake City
C)an office receptionist who renews the magazines that are found in the office waiting room
D)a newspaper reporter who buys a plane ticket to Washington, D.C., to cover the presidential inauguration

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An ultimate consumer is an individual who purchases a product or service for their own personal use, rather than for resale or use in producing other products. Of the options given, only the school teacher who bought a ticket to the Winter Olympics opening ceremonies fits this definition. The retailer, office receptionist, and newspaper reporter are all purchasing products or services for business-related purposes.

Which of the Following Is an Example of an Ultimate