A Single-Server Food Cart Competes with Several Nearby Food Carts

question 2

Multiple Choice

A single-server food cart competes with several nearby food carts and experiences arrival of customers during an 8-hour period as shown below:  
 
 
Customers would probably exhibit a high incidence of ________ during the 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4 p.m.-5 p.m. periods; to avoid this opportunity cost, the cart owner should ________.

• A) balking; offer "2 for 1" specials during slow periods
• B) reneging; expand the menu
• C) jockeying; offer price discounts between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
• D) balking; add another server during peak periods

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Definitions:

White Blood Cells

Components of the immune system that defend the body against infectious disease and foreign materials.

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A condition characterized by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, often due to the buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries.

Pathogens

Microorganisms or viruses that can cause disease when transmitted to a host organism, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.

Immune System

The complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against disease-causing organisms or substances.