Such products as mineral ore and cement that are heavy or bulky relative to their economic values
A)may be suitable for exporting because high transportation costs will be overcome by high profit margins in oligopolistic industries.
B)have high "value-to-weight ratios" that protect profit margins.
C)may not be suitable for exporting because high transportation costs will substantially reduce profit margins.
D)none of the above

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Heavy or bulky products relative to their economic values are likely to have high transportation costs that could substantially reduce profit margins, making them potentially unsuitable for exporting.

Such Products as Mineral Ore and Cement That Are Heavy