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

question 35

Multiple Choice

The manager of Paul's fruit and vegetable store is considering the purchase of a new seedless watermelon from a wholesale distributor. Because this seedless watermelon costs $4,will sell for $7,and is highly perishable,he expects only to sell between six and nine of them. What is the opportunity loss for purchasing eight watermelons when the demand is for eight watermelons?

• A)0
• B)3
• C)4
• D)6

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Definitions:

Flexibility

The ability to adapt to new, different, or changing requirements and situations.

Prenatal Development

The process of growth and development within the womb from conception to birth.

Zygotic

Pertaining to a zygote, which is a fertilized egg cell that results from the union of a female gamete (ovum) and a male gamete (sperm).

Embryonic

Pertaining to an embryo, which is an early stage in the development of organisms, prior to birth or hatching.