The Manager of Paul's Fruit and Vegetable Store Is Considering

question 67

Multiple Choice

The manager of Paul's fruit and vegetable store is considering the purchase of a new seedless watermelon from a wholesale distributor. Since this seedless watermelon costs $4, will sell for $7, and is highly perishable, he only expects to sell between 6 and 9 of them. What is the payoff value for the purchase of 8 watermelons when the demand is for 8 or more watermelons?

• A) 17
• B) 21
• C) 24
• D) 10

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