Multiple Choice
It is usually most economical to ship bulky nonperishable items, such as coal and iron ore, by
A) water.
B) pipeline.
C) truck.
D) air.
E) None of these is a good answer, since the cost of shipping a product usually does not vary from one mode to another.
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