Edna's Chocolates had planned to sell chocolate-covered strawberries for $3.00 each.Due to various factors,the actual price was $2.75.Edna's was able to sell 1,000 more strawberries than the anticipated 4,000.What is (1)the quantity factor and (2)the price factor for sales?
A) (1)$3,000,(2)$(1,250)
B) (1)$3,000,(2)$(3,000)
C) (1)$1,250,(2)$3,000
D) (1)$(4,000)(2)$(3,000)

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The quantity factor is calculated as the increase in quantity sold (1,000 strawberries) multiplied by the planned price ($3.00), resulting in $3,000. The price factor is calculated as the decrease in price ($0.25) multiplied by the total quantity sold (5,000 strawberries), resulting in $(1,250).

Edna's Chocolates Had Planned to Sell Chocolate-Covered Strawberries for $3