Jeff Sells the New York Times Sunday Newspaper at a City

question 43

Multiple Choice

Jeff sells the New York Times Sunday newspaper at a city corner near several churches. He sells each newspaper for $6.50 after purchasing them for $4.00. Any unsold newspaper can be returned to the New York Times for a $0.75 credit. Jeff expects demand on Sunday to be 75, 100, 125, or 150 newspapers and would like to order one of these four quantities from the New York Times. If Jeff orders 100 papers from the New York Times and the Sunday demand is for 150 papers, profit will be ________.

• A)- $56.00
• B)$250.00
• C)$312.50
• D)$87.50

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The cost of choosing one alternative over another, represented by the benefit foregone from not choosing the next best alternative.

Inefficient

Referring to a lack of effectiveness, not achieving maximum productivity; resulting in a waste of time, energy, or material.

Efficient

The state of achieving a maximum output from given resources, with minimal waste or inefficiency.

Normative Statement

Prescriptive assertions that express judgments about whether a situation is desirable or undesirable, reflecting values rather than facts.