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Calculating Net Profit Change
A local bakery invests in a new, more efficient oven. This change allows them to increase their daily sales, leading to a $200 increase in daily revenue. However, the new oven's operating expenses are $70 higher per day than the old one. Simultaneously, they negotiated a better deal with their flour supplier, reducing their daily ingredient costs by $30. Calculate the total daily change in the bakery's profit. Briefly explain how you arrived at your answer.
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