Rite Price Parts buys aluminum from a metals clearinghouse. The metal is fabricated into frames, which the company sells to TV manufacturers. In this scenario, Rite Price Parts serves as which stakeholders in the business environment?

A) customer and distributor
B) customer and vendor
C) vendor and distributor
D) customer and partner
E) distributor and supplier

Answer: B
Explanation: B) Rite Price Parts is a customer of natural resources from the metals clearinghouse and a vendor of goods to the manufacturer.