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Old Dec 6, 2016 | 3:02 pm
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Originally Posted by Getafix
It is very simple.

20 Seats Empty. To fill all seats, will need to drop price to £500 which would mean Revenue of £10K.

There are 4 people who have to Travel and who would pay the Full price of £2500.
And that would mean Revenue of £10K.
And lower costs on the 4 due to less weight... less fuel etc.
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