Differences in Transportation Cost from Mode to Mode Are Most

question 44

Multiple Choice

Differences in transportation cost from mode to mode are most directly related to ________.

• A) packing necessary for the product
• B) regularity of use of a given carrier
• C) discount agreements with the carriers
• D) delivery speed

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