The Practice of Carriers Charging All of Their Customers More

question 13

Multiple Choice

The practice of carriers charging all of their customers more during the peak harvest season is a type of pricing known as:

• A) differential rates.
• B) incremental rates.
• C) distributive rates.
• D) commodity rates.

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Definitions:

Discount Period

The timeframe during which a payment may be made at a reduced rate, often used in terms of sales or note receivables.

FOB Destination

This Incoterm means that the seller bears all costs and risks of transporting goods until they are delivered to the buyer's specified location.

FOB Shipping Point

FOB Shipping Point is a freight term indicating that the buyer assumes responsibility for the goods and the cost of shipping the moment the goods leave the seller’s premises.

Perpetual Inventory System

An approach in accounting that captures transactions related to inventory purchases or sales the moment they occur, facilitated by digital point-of-sale systems and enterprise asset management applications.