It Is Usually Most Economical to Ship Bulky Nonperishable Items

question 112

Multiple Choice

It is usually most economical to ship bulky nonperishable items, such as coal and iron ore, by

• A) water.
• B) pipeline.
• C) truck.
• D) air.
• E) None of these is a good answer, since the cost of shipping a product usually does not vary from one mode to another.

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Definitions:

Financial Performance

An overview of how well a business is using its assets to generate profits and cash flow, often analyzed through financial statements.