Trucks are expensive, but much more flexible than other types of transportation modes. Approximately what percentage of consumer products travel from the producer to the final consumer by truck?
A. 25%
B. 50%
C. 33%
D. 66%
E. 75%
Answer: (E) Because of the flexibility of trucks, around 75 percent of all physical products transported by the producer to the end user travel by truck. (A), (B), (C), and (D) are simply incorrect choices, forcing the student to think about how the products they purchase are received and stocked by retailers and other merchants. Although somewhat expensive, products could not reach their final destination if it weren't for trucks.