Mary Magnolia in Problem 4 Has Variable Costs Equal to

question 6

Multiple Choice

Mary Magnolia in Problem 4 has variable costs equal to , where y is the number of bouquets she sells per month and where F is the number of square feet of space in her shop. If Mary has signed a lease for a shop with 400 square feet, if she is not able to get out of the lease or to expand her store in the short run, and if the price of a bouquet is $5 per unit, how many bouquets per month should she sell in the short run?

• A) 200
• B) 1,500
• C) 1,000
• D) 400
• E) 1,100

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Definitions:

Subliminal Perception

The process by which individuals can respond to information and stimuli that are below the level of conscious awareness.

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