All of these are advantages of a franchise except: a. management training and support c. centralized buying power b. strict operating standards d. national advertising programs

C: centralized buying power

Explanation:

Franchise where a small company (franchisee) leverage on the popularity and strength of a big company (franchisor), use their brand or trademark in return for business expansion

there's 11 people for the 1st position. then, no matter who gets it, there's only 10 left for the second, and then 9 left for the third. 11 x 10 x 9 = 990.   the answer is there are 990 different ways the positions can be filled by these applicants

answer; false pretense;