Some of the alternative sources of equity are: direct investment, retained patronage refunds, and capital retains. Each source has several advantages.

Match the provided sources of equity to their advantages.

$$ Direct investment

$$ Retained patronage refunds

$$ Capital retains

A$.$ These funds are based on the volume of patronage handled for each member, and marketing cooperatives are their major uses

B$.$ Discovers member interest and commitment and indicates whether members are supportive of their business

C$.$ These funds are well suited for supply and service cooperatives, and they can be used to encourage nonmember patrons to become members because they can use these funds to purchase membership stock