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The purpose of safety stock is to
         
       
      
      
      
          
      
      
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         Answer: B) control the likelihood of a stockout due to the variability of demand during lead time         
         
Explanation: The purpose of safety stock is to control the likelihood of a stockout due to the variability of demand during lead time. Stockouts contribute to the direct loss of any type of business.
       
      
      
      
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