Neco Model Questions Vol1 2017 Geography Question 5

Practice objective / multiple choice question 5 from the 2017 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Neco Model Questions Vol1 2017 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 5 NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2017 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

A cement factory produces 500 tonnes per month. Fixed monthly cost = ₦2 000 000. Variable production cost = ₦150 000 per tonne. The market price is ₦250 000 per tonne. Transport cost is ₦5 per tonne per kilometre.\n\nTwo potential markets are considered:\n- Market A: 80 km away, no price discount.\n- Market B: 120 km away, offers a 5 % discount on the market price if sales exceed 400 tonnes.\n\nAssuming the entire monthly output is sold to a single market, calculate the monthly profit for each market and indicate which market is more profitable. Provide the profit figures (₦) and the preferred market.

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. Market A, profit 47800000
B. Market B, profit 46000000
C. Market A, profit 45200000
D. Market B, profit 47800000
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Market A, profit 47800000

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This is Neco Model Questions Vol1 2017 Geography Question 5. It is one of the objective questions from the 2017 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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