Tranquil Waters Inc. currently sells 400 Model A hot tubs, 500 Model C hot tubs, and 300 luxury model hot tubs each year. The firm is considering introducing a mid-range hot tub, which it expects to sell 450 units annually. However, if the new model is added, Model A sales are projected to decrease to 300 units, and Model C sales are expected to decline to 250 units. The sales of the luxury model will not be affected. Model A hot tubs sell for an average of $10,000 each. Model C hot tubs are priced at $5,500, and the luxury model sells for $15,000 each. The new mid-range hot tub will sell for $7,000. What is the value of erosion? a. $2,100,000 b. $1,250,000 c. $2,375,000 d. $800,000

Tranquil Waters Inc. currently sells 400 Model A hot tubs, 500 Model C hot tubs, and 300 luxury model hot tubs each year. The firm is considering introducing a mid-range hot tub, which it expects to sell 450 units annually. However, if the new model is added, Model A sales are projected to decrease to 300 units, and Model C sales are expected to decline to 250 units. The sales of the luxury model will not be affected. Model A hot tubs sell for an average of $10,000 each. Model C hot tubs are priced at $5,500, and the luxury model sells for $15,000 each. The new mid-range hot tub will sell for $7,000. What is the value of erosion? a. $2,100,000 b. $1,250,000 c. $2,375,000 d. $800,000

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