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

question 11

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. Based on a maximin decision strategy, what alternative is selected?

• A) Order 6
• B) Order 7
• C) Order 8
• D) Order 9

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