With Respect to the Following Operating Service Characteristics of the Modes

question 34

Multiple Choice

With respect to the following operating service characteristics of the modes of transportation,which combination is CORRECTLY specified?

• A)Speed: air is best; pipeline is worst.
• B)Availability: air is best; pipeline is worst.
• C)Capability: rail is best; air is worst.
• D)Dependability: pipeline is best; truck is worst.

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Definitions:

Beginning Inventory

The amount of inventory that a business has on hand at the start of an accounting period.

Net Sales

The total revenue a company receives from its activities after deducting returns, allowances for damaged or missing goods, and discounts.

Markup

The amount added to the cost price of goods to cover overhead and profit, expressed as a percentage of the cost.

Lower Of Cost

In accounting, a principle stating that inventory should be recorded at either its original cost or its market value, whichever is lower.