Scenario 16-3 Peter Operates an Ice Cream Shop in the Center of Center

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Scenario 16-3
Peter operates an ice cream shop in the center of Fairfield. He sells several unusual flavors of organic, homemade ice cream so he has a monopoly over his own ice cream, though he competes with many other firms selling ice cream in Fairfield for the same customers. Peter's demand and cost values for sales per day are given in the table below. (Everyone who purchases Peter's ice cream buys a double scoop cone because it's so delicious.)
-Refer to Scenario 16-3. How many double scoop ice cream cones should Peter sell per day to maximize his profit?

• A)80
• B)100
• C)120
• D)140

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Definitions:

Nasopharynx

The upper part of the throat located behind the nose, forming a passage for airflow from the nasal cavity to the larynx and esophagus.

Laryngopharynx

The part of the pharynx that lies inferior to the epiglottis and extends to the location where the esophagus and trachea diverge.

Oral Cavity

The mouth, an opening in the body where food intake occurs, beginning the process of digestion and housing many taste buds.

Esophagus

The tube that connects the throat (pharynx) with the stomach, transporting swallowed food and liquids.