Refer to the information provided in Table 8.7 below to answer the following question(s). 
 Table 8.7 Refer to Table 8.7. Assume that fruit baskets are sold in a perfectly competitive market. The market price of a fruit basket is $15. To maximize profits, Exotic Fruit should sell ________ fruit baskets and their profit is ________.

A. zero; $0
B. two; -$35
C. three; -$26
D. five; -$21


Answer: D

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