Pittsburgh-Based Consol Energy's Coal Business Largely Depends on Orders from Utilities

Multiple Choice

Pittsburgh-based Consol Energy's coal business largely depends on orders from utilities and steel companies which, in turn, depend on broader economic demand from consumers for electricity and steel-based products like automobiles and appliances because of ________.

A) fluctuating demand
B) derived demand
C) professional purchasing
D) multiple buying influences
E) multiple sales calls