Which of the Following Assumptions Is not an Assumption of the Transportation

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following assumptions is not an assumption of the transportation model?

• A) Shipping costs per unit are constant.
• B) There is one transportation route between each source and destination.
• C) There is one transportation mode between each source and destination.
• D) Actual total supply and actual total demand must be equal.

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Definitions:

Efficiency

The degree to which resources are used optimally to produce goods and services, minimizing waste and maximizing output.

Equality

The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities, often pursued as an economic and social policy objective.

Scarce Resources

Resources that are limited in availability and are used to produce goods and services, leading to the necessity of making choices about their allocation.

Efficiency

The effectiveness with which resources are used to produce goods and services, achieving the highest output with the lowest input.