$($a$)$ If each Jerk Store location is acting independently, how many packets of seasoning should they order?

$($b$)$ If each Jerk Store location is acting independently, what is their expected profit

if they order the optimal quantity?

$($c$)$ If each Jerk Store location is acting independently, what is their expected overstock and understock quantities if they order the optimal quantity?

$($d$)$ If George and a single Jerk Store act as a vertically integrated supply chain,

what is the optimal quantity for the Jerk Store to order? What is the total supply

chain expected profit if an optimal order quantity is placed?