Figure 18-8 The Figure Shows the Relationship Between the Number of Mechanics

question 14

Essay

Figure 18-8
The figure shows the relationship between the number of mechanics hired and the number of car repairs performed per day at a car-repair shop.
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-Refer to Figure 18-8. Suppose the shop pays each of its mechanics $210 per day. Over what interval of prices (that is, charges per car repair, P) would the shop maximize its profit by hiring exactly 3 mechanics? (Determine P₁ and P₂ such that P₁ < P < P₂ ).

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