Answer:
$25
Explanation:
Data provided in the question:
Initial cost of each hat = $15
Initial number of hats sold = 80
3 less hats will be sold for every $1 increase in price
Thus,
For at least 50 hats to be sold, the store manager can increase the price such that maximum 30 less hats are sold
Therefore,
maximum increase in price = Maximum number of less hats ÷ Number of hats sold less for $1 increase
= 30 ÷ 3
= $10
The prices that the manager can predict that at least 50 hats will be sold will be
= $15 + $10
= $25
