Coffee is ordered weekly in bulk, and you must specify the number of pounds to order. You
must also choose coffee quality: good quality, high quality, or organic. Small cups use 1 shot of
espresso, medium use 2 shots, and large cups use 3 shots. It is estimated that each shot of
espresso requires approximately 7 grams of coffee, or about 1/64 of a pound—but you may
want to allow a bit extra in case your servers spill some. Thus, a large size would use
approximately 3/64 of a pound of coffee. Fresh coffee grounds are discarded immediately after
use. Any coffee left at the end of the week is discarded for quality and freshness reasons. If you
run short, local purchases are made at a higher cost than when ordering in bulk.
Given estimated sales of 2,000 cups of coffee per week, how many pounds of coffee should you buy? Explain in detail.