Becky's Bakery Sells Three Large Muffins for Every Two Small

question 106

Multiple Choice

Becky's Bakery sells three large muffins for every two small ones. A small muffin sells for $3, with a variable cost of $2.00. A large muffin sells for $5 with a variable cost of $2.50. Fixed costs are $3 000 per month. How much is the breakeven volume for each type of muffin?

• A)947 large, 632 small
• B)901 large, 622 small
• C)890 large, 524 small
• D)922 large, 687 small

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Definitions:

Reinforcing

In behavioral psychology, it pertains to strengthening a behavior by providing a consequence that is rewarding, thereby increasing the likelihood of the behavior's recurrence.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs through associations between an environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus, leading to learned responses.

Meat Powder

In the context of psychology, meat powder is famously associated with Ivan Pavlov's classical conditioning experiments as a stimulus for the salivary response in dogs.

Fixed-interval Reinforcement

A schedule in operant conditioning where rewards or reinforcement are given at fixed intervals of time, provided that the correct response is made.