Gce Model Questions Vol1 2020 Commerce Question 41

Practice objective / multiple choice question 41 from the 2020 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Commerce examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2020 Commerce Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 41 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2020 • COMMERCE • objective

A trucking firm charges a fixed loading fee of ₦5,000 per consignment. For each kilometre travelled it charges a variable rate that depends on the load weight: for loads up to 5 tonnes the rate is ₦120 per km; for each tonne above 5 tonnes an additional ₦30 per km is added to the base rate. A fuel surcharge of 8\% of the variable charge (excluding the loading fee) is also applied. A client was quoted a total charge of ₦210,000 for transporting a 7‑tonne load from City A to City B. Determine the distance in kilometres between the two cities.

Answer Options

A. \(\frac{256250}{250}\) km (approximately 1,025 km)
Correct Answer B. \(\frac{256250}{243}\) km (approximately 1,055 km)
C. \(\frac{260000}{243}\) km (approximately 1,070 km)
D. \(\frac{250000}{243}\) km (approximately 1,030 km)
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
\(\frac{256250}{243}\) km (approximately 1,055 km)

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2020 Commerce Question 41. It is one of the objective questions from the 2020 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Commerce examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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