below is the breakpoint schedule for ACME Growth Fund Class A shares: Purchase Amount Sales Charge $0 - $10,000 5% $10,001 - $25,000 4% $25,001 - $50,000 3% $50,000 - $100,000 4% $100,000 - $250,000 3% $250,000 - $500,000 2% $500,000 and up 1% What purchase amount would constitute a breakpoint sale

Which of the following best explains why large companies pay less for goods from wholesalers? a. large companies are able to pay for the goods they purchase in cash. b. large companies are able to increase the efficiency of wholesale production. c. large companies can buy all or most of a wholesaler's stock. d. large companies have better-paid employees who are better negotiators.