Case Link Question Directions: Click the "Case-link" displayed above and use the information provided in Brook Plumbing Supply, Part A to answer this question: Which of the following describes a reasonable downside projection scenario for Brook Plumbing Supply? O Brook's largest supplier's labor contract expires this year The area's third largest employer announces that it is laving off tifteen percent of its staff Home Depot is opening a new store in Brook's city early this year This year the area will get ten inches more rain than is typical Brook Plumbing Supply Company, Inc. Part A Company Information Brook Plumbing Supply Company is a wholesale distributor of plumbing products to building contractors and the trades. The company sells nearly all the parts and tools that plumbing companies need; it also sells to retail customers. Brook Plumbing was started and is owned by two brothers, Sam and David Brook, and has been in business for more than 25 years. The brothers have always managed all significant areas of the business without assistance. Brook's main office and warehouse are located in a medium-sized city. The company also has a branch sales office in a nearby community Freedom purchases plumbing supplies directly from manufacturers' representatives. Since almost all of the products are generic, the Brooks use several different sources. A recent trade checking shows them to be discount-to-prompt with all vendors. Brook Plumbing competes with other local building supply and plumbing wholesalers and hardware stores, and several national chain stores. Brook has built a reputation for meeting the special needs of local contractors and the trade- customers who require fast service, credit, and product expertise. Brook's sales representatives will visit building sites with contractors and even help them prepare bids and lay out jobs. Almost all of this work produces sales. This organization has been Brook Plumbing's only financial institution for two years