Did you complete your own answer?  The only one right answer does not exist to this problem.  The way to accrue profits are various, therefore what was important here was to be able to logically explain why your way can accrue profits.

The procedure of how to solve is shown however, specific answer is not indicated.  See as references.

 

The procedure is as follows.

１.Verify the goal.

２.Analyze the current condition.

３.Propose ideas.

４.Estimate the profits.

 

１.Verify the goal.

“Think how the Takoyaki shop may accrue profits.”

“Indicate the specific numerical values of those effects.”

 

２.Analyze the current condition.

The increase of the sales or the reduction of the cost is required, in order to accrue the profits.

 

３.Propose ideas.

・If there is a way to increase the number of sales, what is it?

・If there is a way to raise the selling price, what is it?

・If there is a way to lower the fixed cost, what is it?

・If there is a way to lower the variable cost, what is it?

 

４.Estimate the profits.

Enter the numerical values into Excel, the calculation result will come out automatically.

 

Discuss with your friends to determine whether your answer is appropriate or not.