Answer the following questions thoroughly and in your own words (no plagiarism). Make sure you communicate your answers in a business-like fashion, avoiding spelling and grammar errors.
1. Compare and contrast variable, fixed, and joint costs.
2. What advantage does net pricing provide for carriers and shippers?
3. Describe the difference between a rate and a rating.
4. What is a shipper's responsibility when terms of purchase are F.O.B. origin? F.O.B. destination? Why would a shipper prefer one over the other?
5. In your own words, describe what you thought to be the most important part of this chapter and give your reasons why.