The Owner of Willy's Wonderful Burger Stand Is Concerned Because

question 93

Essay

The owner of Willy's Wonderful Burger Stand is concerned because the stand has been averaging only 3,000 burger sales per month, the stand and staff can make 6,000 burgers per month. The variable cost of each burger (buns, meat, etc.) is $2.50. Monthly fixed costs are (taxes, licenses, space rent and salaries) are $7,500. The owner (Willy Wonderful) wants cost information about different volumes so that he can make some operating decisions.
Required: Fill in the following chart to provide Willy with the information he wants.

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Definitions:

Escape

A type of behavior where an individual learns to perform an action to terminate an ongoing, unpleasant stimulus or situation.

Punisher

A stimulus that reduces the likelihood of the behavior that it follows.

Avoidance Response

A behavioral response that prevents an aversive event.

Suppressed Behavior

Behavior that is reduced or eliminated due to negative consequences or punishment.