Store A uses the newsvendor model to manage its inventory. Demand for its product is normally distributed with a mean of 500 and a standard deviation of 300. Store A purchases the product for $10 each unit and sells each for $25. Inventory is salvaged for $5. What is its maximum profit? a. $10,500
b. $8,500
c. $7,500
d. $6,000

c. $7,500

Explanation:

Profit Maximization is a process in which an entity determines the selling price and cost of the product that results in the highest profit.

Use following formula to calculate the maximum profit

Maximum profit = Mean demand x ( Price per unit - Cost per unit )

Where

Mean demand = 500

Price per unit = $25

Cost per unit = $10

Placing values in the formula

Maximum Profit = 500 x ( $25 - $10 )

Maximum Profit = $7,500

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