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A company that buys beer from a brewer or importer and sells it to retailers would be known as which of the following?

  1. consumer

  2. manufacturer

  3. retailer

  4. wholesaler

The correct answer is: wholesaler

A consumer is an individual or an entity that purchases goods or services for personal use. A manufacturer is a company that produces goods or products. A retailer is a business that sells goods or products directly to consumers. A wholesaler, on the other hand, acts as a middleman between the manufacturer and the retailer. They purchase goods in bulk from the manufacturer and sell them to retailers at a lower price. Therefore, a company that buys beer from a brewer or importer and sells it to retailers would be known as a wholesaler.