Which Is Correct Regarding Tapering Rates

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which is correct regarding tapering rates?

• A) The principle is based on the carrier's ability to spread certain fixed shipment costs over a greater number of miles.
• B) Transportation rates increase with distance directly in proportion to the distance.
• C) In a one-source, one-market situation, the impact of the tapering rate will be to pull the location toward a point midway between the source and the market.
• D) Uses transportation simplifications to recommend facility locations

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