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Business & TechnologyEconomic SectorsSyllabus A

ACCA · Question 32 · Business & Technology

Section A

Which of the following businesses operates in the primary sector of the economy?

Answer options:

A.

A car manufacturing plant

B.

A retail supermarket

C.

A coal mining company

D.

An IT consultancy

How to approach this question

Identify which option involves extracting raw materials from the earth.

Full Answer

C.A coal mining company✓ Correct
The primary sector of the economy extracts or harvests products from the earth, such as raw materials and basic foods. Activities include agriculture, mining, forestry, and fishing.

Common mistakes

Choosing manufacturing (secondary sector).

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