A Shipment of Parts Valued at $920,000 Needs to Be

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Essay

A shipment of parts valued at $920,000 needs to be shipped from Prince George, BC to Flin Flon, MB. They could be shipped by rail, taking 18 days at a cost of $1,900, or by truck, taking 6 days at a cost of $8,140. The annual holding cost rate for this type of item has been estimated at 19%. What option is more economical?

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