Neco 2017 Economics Question 26

Practice objective / multiple choice question 26 from the 2017 Neco Economics examination.

Neco 2017 Economics Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 26 NECO • 2017 • ECONOMICS • objective

The transport company can use small trucks that carry \(5\) tons and cost ₦\(0.8\) per kilometre, and large trucks that carry \(12\) tons and cost ₦\(1.5\) per kilometre. To move \(240\) tons over a distance of \(150\) km they may use any combination of trucks, but no more than \(8\) large trucks may be used. Determine the number of small and large trucks that will minimise the total transport cost and state that minimum cost.

Answer Options

A. 29 small trucks, 7 large trucks, total cost = 5055
Correct Answer B. 29 small trucks, 8 large trucks, total cost = 5280
C. 28 small trucks, 8 large trucks, total cost = 5160
D. 30 small trucks, 8 large trucks, total cost = 5400
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
29 small trucks, 8 large trucks, total cost = 5280

About This Question

This is Neco 2017 Economics Question 26. It is one of the objective questions from the 2017 Neco Economics examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

View More Neco 2017 Economics Questions More Neco Practice Questions Back to Questions

Master the Exam!

You've seen a preview, but there are thousands more questions plus AI tutor to break down complex solutions.

Unlock Full Access Available for Android & Windows
Chat with Support