Neco 2018 Geography Question 36

Practice objective / multiple choice question 36 from the 2018 Neco Geography examination.

Neco 2018 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 36 NECO • 2018 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

An entrepreneur is evaluating two possible routes from City A to City B. Route\,1: total distance \(120\text{ km}\). The first \(60\text{ km}\) can be travelled at a speed limit of \(80\text{ km\,h}^{-1}\), the remaining \(60\text{ km}\) at \(60\text{ km\,h}^{-1}\), and there is a mandatory \(10\)-minute stop for loading. Route\,2: total distance \(150\text{ km}\), travelled at a uniform speed of \(70\text{ km\,h}^{-1}\). A toll of ₦5\,000 is charged on this route. Both routes use a vehicle that consumes fuel at \(7\text{ L}\) per 100\,km on Route\,1 and \(8\text{ L}\) per 100\,km on Route\,2. Fuel costs ₦200 per litre. The value of the driver's time is estimated at ₦150 per hour. Which route results in the lower total monetary cost (fuel + toll + time value)?

Answer Options

A. Both routes have equal total cost
B. Route 1 is cheaper only if fuel price falls
Correct Answer C. Route 1
D. Route 2
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
Route 1

About This Question

This is Neco 2018 Geography Question 36. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Neco Geography examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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