Assertion: There is heavy traffic on Suez Canal.
Reasoning: . The tolls on Suez Canal are so heavy that some find it cheaper to go by the longer Cape Route whenever the consequent delay is not important.
Reasoning: . The tolls on Suez Canal are so heavy that some find it cheaper to go by the longer Cape Route whenever the consequent delay is not important.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
About 100 ships travel daily and each ship takes 10-12 hours to cross this canal. The tolls are so heavy that some find it cheaper to go by the longer Cape Route whenever the consequent delay is not important.