The Manager of a Small Gas Station Observes That While

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Multiple Choice

The manager of a small gas station observes that while gasoline sales have been steady, the service side of the business has declined, and mechanics are often idle. He decides to offer a promotion-a $20 off coupon for an oil change that is to be mailed to 800 households within a two-mile radius from the gas station. The cost of printing and mailing is $1,000. The normal cost of an oil change is $40. Materials and labor per oil change cost is $15. How many additional maintenance service jobs must result for the promotion to break even?

• A) 25 jobs
• B) 40 jobs
• C) 50 jobs
• D) 67 jobs
• E) 200 jobs

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