Overfishing along the coastline of Helsking village led the government to impose a fee on the boats used for fishing. The fishermen were charged $50 on each boat they sent out for fishing. The following table shows the total pounds of fish caught per hour and the number of boats used for fishing.Table 13.2

-Refer to Table 13.2. Suppose fish sells for $1 per pound. If each fisherman decides whether or not to fish based on the average catch, what is the profit that each fisherman earns?

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Overfishing along the coastline of Helsking village led the government to impose a fee on the boats used for fishing. The fishermen were charged $50 on each boat they sent out for fishing. The following table shows the total pounds of fish caught per hour and the number of boats used for fishing.Table 13.2
 
-Refer to Table 13.2. Suppose fish sells for $1 per pound. If each fisherman decides whether or not to fish based on the average catch, what is the profit that each fisherman earns?

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Without the specific details from Table 13.2, it's impossible to calculate the exact profit. However, the choice of fishing based on the average catch suggests a scenario where overfishing could occur, leading to diminished returns for each fisherman, potentially resulting in no profit.

Overfishing Along the Coastline of Helsking Village Led the Government