A Local Barbecue Joint Makes One Massive Batch of Potato

question 69

Multiple Choice

A local barbecue joint makes one massive batch of potato salad each day. If they run out of this savory side before the end of the day, their last few customers are less than satisfied, but if they make too much, they sell it to the local hog farmer for feed. Every serving costs an equivalent of $0.23 to make, but can be sold for $1.50 to customers and for $0.08 to the hog farmer. The average daily demand is for 200 servings with a standard deviation of 20 servings. How many servings should be made each day?

• A)220
• B)225
• C)230
• D)235

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Definitions:

Threshold

The minimum level of stimulus intensity required for a stimulus to be detected or for a response to occur.

Endorphins

Neurotransmitters produced in the brain that act as natural painkillers and also improve mood, often released in response to stress or exercise.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in arousal, alertness, and the regulation of blood pressure.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions, including motivation, reward, reinforcement, and motor control.