Find the Capacity of Two Trucks If 4 Trips of the Smaller

question 59

Multiple Choice

Find the capacity of two trucks if 4 trips of the smaller and 6 trips of the larger make a total haul of 48 tons, and 4 trips of the larger and 5 trips of the smaller make a total haul of 39.

• A) The capacity of the larger truck is 6 tons,
• The capacity of the smaller truck is 2 tons.
• B) The capacity of the larger truck is 3 tons,
• The capacity of the smaller truck is 6 tons.
• C) The capacity of the larger truck is 6 tons,
• The capacity of the smaller truck is 4 tons.
• D) The capacity of the larger truck is 6 tons,
• The capacity of the smaller truck is 3 tons.
• E) The capacity of the larger truck is 6 tons,
• The capacity of the smaller truck is 5 tons.

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Definitions:

Periodic System

An inventory system where inventory levels are updated in the accounting records on a periodic basis, typically at the end of an accounting period, rather than after each purchase or sale.

LIFO Method

The "Last In, First Out" inventory valuation method, where the most recently produced items are recorded as sold first.

Inventory

The raw materials, work-in-progress products, and finished goods considered to be the portion of a business's assets that are ready or will be ready for sale.

FIFO Method

The "first-in, first-out" inventory costing method, where the costs of the earliest goods purchased or produced are the first to be expensed.