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Blake Cohen Painting Service specializes in small paint jobs. His normal charge is $350/day plus materials. Moesha needs her basement painted. Blake has produced a bid for $1 500 to complete the basement painting. Blake completed a cost estimate for his service as shown.
A. Moesha mentions that she can’t pay the $1500. She is a widow and you feel an obligation to take care of widows but can’t lose money. How much would you charge and still be able to make a profit?
B. Moesha has asked you to paint the rest of her house. Could you continue to give her the same deal?
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