2. An individual is planning to take an 800-mile trip between two large cities. Three possibilities exist: air, rail, or auto. The person is willing to pay $25 for every hour saved in making the trip. The trip by air costs $600 and travel time is 8 hours, by rail the cost is $450 and travel time is 16 hours, and by auto the cost is $200 and travel time is 20 hours. a.) Which mode is the best choice? b.) What factors other than cost might influence the decision regarding which mode to use?

2. An individual is planning to take an 800-mile trip between two large cities. Three possibilities exist: air, rail, or auto. The person is willing to pay $25 for every hour saved in making the trip. The trip by air costs $600 and travel time is 8 hours, by rail the cost is $450 and travel time is 16 hours, and by auto the cost is $200 and travel time is 20 hours. a.) Which mode is the best choice? b.) What factors other than cost might influence the decision regarding which mode to use?

Traffic and Highway Engineering

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305156241

Author:Garber, Nicholas J.

Publisher:Garber, Nicholas J.

Chapter2: Transportation Systems And Organizations

Section: Chapter Questions

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