Falcon Enterprises Has Four Orders to Be Shipped to Different

question 30

Multiple Choice

Falcon Enterprises has four orders to be shipped to different customers located in Houston,Texas.The weights of the respective orders are 4,000 pounds,5,000 pounds,8,000 pounds,and 6,000 pounds.The cost to ship each order individually is $12 per 100 pounds.The shipments can be consolidated into a single order for a cost of $10 per 100 pounds with an additional charge of $200 per stop.Should the shipments be consolidated?

• A)It does not matter; the cost is the same.
• B)No,the cost is $340 higher with consolidation.
• C)Yes,the cost is $700 lower with consolidation.
• D)No,the cost is $700 higher with consolidation.

---

Definitions:

Free Trade Agreements

International treaties between countries that reduce or eliminate trade barriers, such as tariffs and import quotas, to encourage trade and economic cooperation.

Free Trade

An economic policy allowing goods and services to be traded across international borders with little to no government tariffs, quotas, subsidies, or prohibitions to inhibit their exchange.

Labor

The body of workers in an economy or within a specific sector or industry, often represented collectively in discussions on wages, conditions, and rights.

Management

The process of dealing with or controlling things or people, especially in a professional setting; involves planning, organizing, leading, and controlling organizational resources.