Use This Information to Answer the Following Questions

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Essay

Use this information to answer the following questions.
The manager of an opera theater is concerned about overbooking one of his upcoming concerts.The theater has 300 seats,but sometimes there are empty seats.Tickets cost $50 per seat.Historical records demonstrate that about 9% of reservation holders do not show up.If the manager overbooks and more than 300 individuals show up,some of them will be given guaranteed reservations and VIP seats to the next coming show.Moreover,to keep his customers happy,the manager gives each individual who is bumped $20 worth of gift certificates.
-Refer to the information above.The manager wishes to explore the impact on profitability if 310 reservations are accepted.Use Crystal Ball with 1000 replications.

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Definitions:

Shareholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a company after deducting liabilities, representing ownership interest.

Liabilities

Financial obligations or debts that a company owes to others, which need to be settled over time through the transfer of assets, provision of services, or other economic benefits.

Assets

Economic resources owned or controlled by a business or an individual, capable of producing value and used to generate income or meet obligations.