Food City has determined the demand for watermelon decreases by six people every time they increase the price by $1. They have 90 watermelons to sell. Determine what price to sell the watermelon at to earn $246.24

Food City has determined the demand for watermelon decreases by six people every time they increase the price by $1. They have 90 watermelons to sell. Determine what price to sell the watermelon at to earn $246.24

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Chapter7: Demand And Supply

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