For which of the following transactions would a functional relationship between the buyer and seller be LEAST appropriate?
A) An apartment complex owner's procurement of 80 gallons of paint for the annual repainting of all buildings in the complex
B) A dentist's purchase of dentures, plates, and other apparatus from a dental lab where they are made
C) A commuter's purchase of a daily newspaper to read on his ride to work
D) A foreman's purchase of lubricating oil for an assembly line
E) An interior decorator's purchase of a cellular phone

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An interior decorator's purchase of a cellular phone does not require a functional relationship between the buyer and seller, as the purchase is not directly related to the decorator's work or job responsibilities. The other transactions listed involve purchasing goods or services that are necessary for the buyer's job or business, indicating a functional relationship between the buyer and seller.

For Which of the Following Transactions Would a Functional Relationship