Gce Model Questions Vol1 2024 Commerce Question 25

Practice objective / multiple choice question 25 from the 2024 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Commerce examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2024 Commerce Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 25 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2024 • COMMERCE • objective

A company must move (1{,}200) tonnes of raw material from Port X to Factory Y. Two transport modes are available: • Rail: fixed cost per trip ₦150,000, variable cost ₦30 per tonne, maximum load 400 tonnes per trip. • Road: fixed cost per trip ₦80,000, variable cost ₦45 per tonne, maximum load 200 tonnes per trip. Because of rail‑track maintenance, at most two rail trips can be scheduled. Determine the number of rail trips and road trips (whole trips only) that will meet the required quantity at minimum total cost, and state that minimum cost.

Answer Options

A. 0 rail trips and 6 road trips; total cost ₦534,000
Correct Answer B. 2 rail trips and 2 road trips; total cost ₦502,000
C. 1 rail trip and 3 road trips; total cost ₦429,000
D. 2 rail trips and 1 road trip; total cost ₦413,000
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
2 rail trips and 2 road trips; total cost ₦502,000

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2024 Commerce Question 25. It is one of the objective questions from the 2024 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Commerce examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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