Evaluating a Private Provision Proposal
A town is considering a proposal from a private company to operate a new community shuttle service. The company's analysis shows the following relationship between the fare per ride and the number of daily riders. The fixed daily cost to operate the service is $1,200. The company proposes to charge a fare of $4.00 per ride.
| Fare per Ride | Daily Riders |
|---|---|
| $6.00 | 200 |
| $5.00 | 300 |
| $4.00 | 450 |
| $3.00 | 600 |
| $2.00 | 800 |
Critically evaluate the company's proposal. In your evaluation, you must:
- Determine if the proposed $4.00 fare is the most profitable option for the company.
- Analyze the trade-off between the company's profitability and the number of residents who can use the service.
- Justify whether you would recommend the town accept this proposal as is, or suggest an alternative arrangement.
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