Question: yo bean inc is selecting between two options to buy grain. These are the choices: Option A: Ethiopian supplier at a price of 8 0

yo bean inc is selecting between two options to buy grain. These are the choices: Option A: Ethiopian supplier at a price of 800/metric ton, bulk ocean freight at 55/metric ton, and an import tariff of 20/metric ton. Option B: Brazilian supplier at 85/quintal and bulk ocean freight at 4.20/quintal. Both options include inland freight from the port via rail at 400 for each rail car with a capacity of 60 metric tons. Which option is best (based solely on cost)?

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