From years of experience, the owner of a small boutique has found that she can sell
paris of earrings per month when she charges
per pair. She’s able to sell 375 pairs per month at a price of $12 per pair.
With profits soaring due to your economic expertise, the boutique owner decides to open a second location, and finds that the profit equation for selling earrings at the second location is
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