The total cost structure of ____ is similar to ____ as the equipment,rights-of-way,and physical structure have a high fixed cost and a low variable operating cost.
A) motor carrier....air carrier
B) motor carrier....pipeline
C) water carrier....rail carrier
D) pipeline....rail carrier
E) Cannot determine from the above information.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The high fixed cost and low variable operating cost structure is typical of pipeline and rail carriers. Motor and air carriers have high variable costs, while water carriers have high variable costs and an unpredictable cost structure due to weather and water levels.

The Total Cost Structure of ____ Is Similar to ____

The Total Cost Structure of Is Similar to