Use the Accompanying Figure to Answer the Following Questions

question 28

Multiple Choice

Use the accompanying figure to answer the following questions.
-The operating costs for transportation _______________.

• A)clearly show the economies of scale, with large cities costing less per automobile than small cities
• B)indicate that city planners should invest more in parking lots
• C)indicate that, when all operating costs are included, rail is the most sensible means of transport
• D)take into account the costs to public health and to the environment of vehicle emissions
• E)show that bus transport is the least expensive when all costs are included

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