Scenario C.2 Egan Schranz Sells Klammelhoffer Skis Out of His Store in Store

question 53

Multiple Choice

Scenario C.2
Egan Schranz sells Klammelhoffer skis out of his store in the Alps. The store makes a $75 profit per unit sold during the ski season, but it will take a $25 loss per unit if sold after the season is over. The following discrete probability distribution has been estimated for the season's demand.

-Use the information in Scenario C.2. What is the best order quantity?

• A) 20 units
• B) 40 units
• C) 60 units
• D) 80 units

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