Diamond Boot Factory normally sells its specialty boots for $35 a pair. An offer to buy 70 boots for $27 per pair was made by an organization hosting a national event in Norfolk. Thevariable cost per boot is $14, and special stitching will add another $1 per pair to the cost.Determine the differential income or loss per pair of boots from selling to the organization.Should Diamond Boot Factory accept or reject the special offer?

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