Gce Model Questions Vol1 2019 Commerce Question 23

Practice objective / multiple choice question 23 from the 2019 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Commerce examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2019 Commerce Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 23 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2019 • COMMERCE • objective

A logistics company offers two shipping options for a batch of goods from Lagos to Accra. Option A: a flat rate of ₦150,000 per shipment for any weight up to 10 000 kg, plus ₦12 per kilogram for any weight above 10 000 kg. Option B: a variable rate of ₦20 per kilogram for the whole shipment, but a discount of 10\% applies if the total weight exceeds 8 000 kg. (i) Find the weight (in kilograms) at which the two options cost the same. (ii) For a shipment weighing 12 500 kg, state which option is cheaper and calculate the cost difference.

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. 8,333.33 kg; Option A cheaper by 45,000
B. 8,000.00 kg; Option B cheaper by 5,000
C. 9,000.00 kg; Option B cheaper by 10,000
D. 7,500.00 kg; Option A cheaper by 30,000
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
8,333.33 kg; Option A cheaper by 45,000

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2019 Commerce Question 23. It is one of the objective questions from the 2019 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Commerce examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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