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Table 12-4 the Sentient Car Wash in Luther Knows She Is in Is

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Table 12-4
The sentient car wash in Luther knows she is in for a busy day when dawn breaks on a gorgeous spring morning.She is capable of washing a car every four minutes, and by the looks of things, it is reasonable to expect a steady stream of twelve cars per hour arriving.Because she is fully automatic, she knows that the four-minute estimate is accurate and invariant.She values her time at $10 per hour.Yes, it seems low, but as a single bay car wash, there are few other jobs in town she is qualified for.(We won't get into her unsuccessful turn at the beauty salon.) She estimates that customer time can be valued at $15 per hour.
-According to Table 12-4, what is the total hourly cost of the system for customers and the car wash herself? Assume the car wash is paid only when she is washing cars.

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Anally Fixated

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Genital Stage

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Mature Sexuality

Mature sexuality refers to expressing and experiencing sexual feelings and activities in a manner that is appropriate for one's age and stage of development.

Postpone Gratification

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