Everest Apparel must order a winter jacket for the upcoming season by June 1, 2024 to receive a bulk discount. The demand for the jacket is forecasted to be 2,500, 4,000, 6,500, or 9,000 units. Leftover units can be sold to a clearance outlet for $35 each. The company purchases the jacket for $120 and sells it for $200. What is the profit if the company purchases 6,500 units but the actual demand is 4,000 units?
Everest Apparel must order a winter jacket for the upcoming season by June 1, 2024 to receive a bulk discount. The demand for the jacket is forecasted to be 2,500, 4,000, 6,500, or 9,000 units. Leftover units can be sold to a clearance outlet for $35 each. The company purchases the jacket for $120 and sells it for $200. What is the profit if the company purchases 6,500 units but the actual demand is 4,000 units?
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Transcribed Image Text:Everest Apparel must order a winter jacket for the upcoming season
by June 1, 2024 to receive a bulk discount. The demand for the
jacket is forecasted to be 2,500, 4,000, 6,500, or 9,000 units.
Leftover units can be sold to a clearance outlet for $35 each. The
company purchases the jacket for $120 and sells it for $200.
What is the profit if the company purchases 6,500 units but the
actual demand is 4,000 units?
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