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Interpretation:Order size of vaccine for the maximization of profits is to be calculated.
Concept Introduction: Lot size is necessary for ordering as profit maximization is the order size and expected payoff is the amount received from a project in all respects.
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Interpretation: The eligibility (profit maximization) of the clinic for accepting federal program if cost reduced to $ 2,charging not more than $ 10per vaccine
Concept Introduction: Lot size is necessary for ordering as profit maximization is the order size and expected payoff is the amount received from a project in all respects.
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