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

question 20

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 opportunity loss for purchasing 9 watermelons when the demand is for 7 watermelons?

• A) 0
• B) 4
• C) 8
• D) 12

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