A company must place an order a product that will be sold in the coming winter season. by April 1, 2016 in order to receive a substantial discount. The demand for the product is forecasted to be 3000, 5000, 8000, or 10000 units. Leftover units can be sold to a discount outlet for $45. The company purchases the product for $155 and sells it for $240. What is the profit if the company purchases 8000 units but the actual demand turns out to be 5000 units?

A company must place an order a product that will be sold in the coming winter season. by April 1, 2016 in order to receive a substantial discount. The demand for the product is forecasted to be 3000, 5000, 8000, or 10000 units. Leftover units can be sold to a discount outlet for $45. The company purchases the product for $155 and sells it for $240. What is the profit if the company purchases 8000 units but the actual demand turns out to be 5000 units?

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