Solve the Problem. -A Supermarket Chain Sells Oranges, Apples, Peaches, and Bananas in and Bananas

question 32

Short Answer

Solve the problem.
-A supermarket chain sells oranges, apples, peaches, and bananas in three stores located throughout a large
metropolitan area. The average number of pounds sold per day in each store is summarized in matrix M. "In
season" and "out of season" prices, per pound, of each fruit are given in matrix N. What is the total, for the three
stores, of "in season" daily revenue for the four fruits? The "out of season" peach sales represent what percentage of
the daily total "out of season" revenues for store 3?

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