What Transportation Mode Has Very High Initial Investment Costs but Gives

question 34

Multiple Choice

What transportation mode has very high initial investment costs but gives a very low cost per mile for products that are highly specialized and require no packaging?

• A) Highway
• B) Rail
• C) Water
• D) Pipeline
• E) Air

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