Multiple Choice
The manager of Paul's fruit and vegetable store is considering the purchase of a new seedless watermelon from a wholesale distributor. Since this seedless watermelon costs $4, will sell for $7, and is highly perishable, he only expects to sell between six and nine of them. Based on maximin, maximax, and minimax regret strategies, what alternative is selected?
A) Order 6
B) Order 7
C) Order 8
D) Order 9
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