The Owner of a Greenhouse and Nursery Is Considering Whether

question 187

Multiple Choice

The owner of a greenhouse and nursery is considering whether to spend $6,000 to acquire the licensing rights to grow a new variety of rosebush, which she could then sell for $6 each. Per-unit variable cost would be $3. What would the profit be if she were to produce and sell 5,000 rosebushes?

• A)$0
• B)$9,000
• C)$15,000
• D)$10,000
• E)$30,000

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