The Rapid Delivery Service Is Considering the Expansion of Its

question 35

Multiple Choice

The Rapid Delivery Service is considering the expansion of its business into afternoon retail delivery service. This would require an additional $25,000 in labor costs per month. Company-owned vehicles now used to make morning deliveries to local manufacturers could be used in the afternoons to make retail deliveries. However, it is estimated that an additional $10,000 would be required per month for gas, oil, and maintenance. It is further estimated that the retail delivery use of the trucks would be allocated 45% of the existing $13,000 fixed vehicle costs. What is the differential delivery cost per month for expanding into the retail delivery market?

• A) $25,000.
• B) $35,000.
• C) $39,500.
• D) $40,850.

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Definitions:

Relatively Inelastic

This term describes a situation where the demand for a good or service changes by a smaller percentage than the changes in price, indicating that consumers are less sensitive to price changes.

Total Revenue

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Kinked-demand Curve Model

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