Scenario 16-3 Peter Operates an Ice Cream Shop in the Center of Center

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Scenario 16-3
Peter operates an ice cream shop in the center of Fairfield. He sells several unusual flavors of organic, homemade ice cream so he has a monopoly over his own ice cream, though he competes with many other firms selling ice cream in Fairfield for the same customers. Peter's demand and cost values for sales per day are given in the table below. (Everyone who purchases Peter's ice cream buys a double scoop cone because it's so delicious.)
-Refer to Scenario 16-3. When Peter maximizes his profits, what is his total cost per day?

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Definitions:

On Sale

A promotional activity where items are offered to consumers at reduced prices for a limited period.

Electric Cars

Vehicles powered by electric motors rather than traditional internal combustion engines.

Consumer Tastes

Refers to the preferences or dislikes that individuals have regarding different goods and services.

Demand Increase

A situation where the quantity of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price level rises.