The Above Table Shows the Probability Distribution of Cake Sales

question 63

Multiple Choice

The above table shows the probability distribution of cake sales at Busy Betty's Bakery.
-Refer to the table above. Busy Betty sells her cakes for $20 each and her constant marginal cost to produce each cake is $12, which is equal to her (constant) average total cost. What is her expected marginal benefit from holding the 21st cake in inventory?

• A)$6.10
• B)$6.40
• C)$8.00
• D)$7.20

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Definitions:

Direct Labor Budget

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Direct Labor-hours

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A detailed plan used by a merchandising company that shows the amount of goods that must be purchased from suppliers during the period.

Required Purchases

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