The University Computer Lab Is Having Difficulty Controlling Its Costs

question 2

Multiple Choice

The university computer lab is having difficulty controlling its costs. Analysis showed that a key issue is the cost of printer supplies (ink, paper, and machine repair) . Which strategy is likely to reduce costs the most, if typical student use is 200 copies per month?

• A)Plan A: requiring students to pay 12 cents per copy
• B)Plan B: charging a fee of $20 for the first 100 copies per month, then 10 cents per copy thereafter
• C)Plan C: charging a fee of $10 for the first 50 copies per month, then 15 cents per copy thereafter
• D)Plan D: adding a flat lab fee of $30 per academic term
• E)All of the above

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