A Marina Has Two Party Boats Available for Customers to Rent

question 104

Short Answer

A marina has two party boats available for customers to rent. Historically, demand for party boats has followed this distribution shown below. The revenue per rental is $400. If a customer wants a party boat and none is available, the store gives a $150 coupon for jet ski rental.
a. What is the expected demand?
b. What is the expected revenue?
c. What is the expected cost?
d. What is the expected profit?

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Definitions:

Covenants

Agreements or clauses, especially in contracts and property leases, that stipulate actions the parties must perform or avoid.

Monitoring

The process of systematically observing, checking, and recording activities or data to ensure standards are met or progress is being made.

Moral Hazard

The situation where one party is more likely to take risks because they do not bear the full consequences of their actions.

Shirking

Avoiding or neglecting duties, responsibilities, or work, often covertly, to reduce personal effort while still receiving compensations or benefits.