Waec Model Questions Vol1 2023 Geography Question 47

Practice objective / multiple choice question 47 from the 2023 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2023 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 47 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2023 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

A farmer must move 20 tonnes of cocoa beans from his farm to the seaport. Three transport options are available:\n\n- Road (truck): distance 120 km, base cost ₦0.45 per tonne‑km, road‑condition factor 1.3.\n- Rail: distance 150 km, base cost ₦0.30 per tonne‑km, loading/unloading charge ₦150 per tonne.\n- River barge: distance 200 km, base cost ₦0.25 per tonne‑km, seasonal surcharge of 10 % of the base cost.\n\nIf the total cost of a mode exceeds ₦10 000, a 5 % discount is applied to that mode's total. Which mode gives the lowest total cost after all adjustments?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. River barge
B. Air freight
C. Road (truck)
D. Rail
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
River barge

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2023 Geography Question 47. It is one of the objective questions from the 2023 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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