Question

an example of how product characteristics influence transporation is that if a product is high density

Answer 1

a. It is heavy for the space it takes up, and will maximize the weight allowed when the trailer is not very full by volume

b. The truckload shipment will be very heavy, and you will have to pay more

c. It will move slowly because it is heavy

d. All of the above

e. Only a and c

answer:

d. All of the above

Explanation:

given the answer options above to this question, at a particular freight volume, only a particular weight can be allowed. for option a,A high product density and a truck whose volume is not full might cause a problem because the product is going to be more than the required weight for that volume. At a given weight, a particular amount is charged. for option b, More weight means more payment will be required to be made. Since the weight will be more then the payment to be made will be more. Option c is easily understandable. Hence, the options a,b,c are correct. Therefore correct answer is d which is All of the above.