The Mode of Transportation That Carriers the Smallest Percent of All

question 204

Multiple Choice

The mode of transportation that carriers the smallest percent of all intercity freight is _____.

• A) ships
• B) pipelines
• C) trucks
• D) railroads
• E) airplanes

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Definitions:

Shareholders

Individuals or entities that own shares in a corporation, thus holding a portion of the corporation's ownership.

Poison Pill

A defensive strategy used by companies to deter hostile takeovers by making the company less attractive to the potential acquirer.

Takeover Bid

An offer made by an individual, group, or company to purchase a significant portion or all of the target company's shares in order to gain control of the target company.

Hostile Takeover

An acquisition attempt by a company or individual that is opposed by the target company's management and board of directors.