When Buyers and Sellers Are Separated by Vast Distances, Geographical

question 111

Multiple Choice

When buyers and sellers are separated by vast distances, geographical adjustments may be made to reflect the cost of transportation of the products from sellers to buyers. Which method of quoting prices would be chosen by a seller who wants to maximize profits?

• A)single-zone pricing
• B)multiple-zone pricing
• C)FOB origin pricing
• D)uniform delivered pricing

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Definitions:

Placental Mammal

Mammal in which maternal and embryonic bloodstreams exchange materials by means of a placenta.

Herbivores

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Rodents

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