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

question 54

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 six and nine of them. What is the payoff value for the purchase of six watermelons when the demand is for seven or more watermelons?

• A) 18
• B) 21
• C) 28
• D) 49

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Definitions:

Zero Economic Profit

A situation where a firm earns just enough revenue to cover its total costs, including both explicit and implicit costs.

Monopolistic Competition

A market structure in which many companies sell products that are similar but not identical, allowing for competition but with some pricing power for producers.

Profit-Maximizing

A strategy or approach used by firms to determine the price and output level that delivers the maximum profit.

Long-Run Equilibrium

A state in which all firms in a market are producing at their minimum long-run average cost, with no incentive to enter or exit the market.