Industrial Solvents, Inc., averages $15,000 profit per day before deciding to ignore air-pollution standards. After taking this step, the company's average profit per day is $30,000. Industrial Solvents is subject to a fine of

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The fine of $15,000 per day is equal to the additional profit gained by ignoring air-pollution standards, which is the difference between the new profit ($30,000) and the original profit ($15,000).