Suppose Two Hot Dog Stands,Al's & Bob's,position Themselves at Different

question 4

Essay

Suppose two hot dog stands,Al's & Bob's,position themselves at different ends of a 1000 yard stretch of beach.Assume there are 100 beach goers evenly distributed along the stretch of beach and travel costs are $.01 per yard.If Al charges $1 for his hot dogs and Bob charges $2 for his hot dogs,what is the cost of purchasing a hot dog from each stand for a hungry beachgoer situated at a position D yards from Al's end of the beach? How many consumers will go to Al's and how many will go to Bob's?

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Definitions:

Perishable

Describes goods that have a limited lifespan and can deteriorate quickly if not consumed or used within a certain period, such as food products.

Delivery Gap

The difference between a company's service quality performance compared to customer service expectations.

Zone Of Tolerance

The area between customers’ expectations regarding their desired service and the minimum level of acceptable service—that is, the difference between what the customer really wants and what he or she will accept before going elsewhere.

Standards Gap

The difference between the quality standards set by a company for its products or services and the actual performance perceived by customers.