Suppose the MC Hammer Company produces hammers. The number of hammers it can produce each hour depends on the number of workers it hires, as shown in the accompanying table. In addition, each hammer can be sold for $2 more than the cost of the materials needed to produce it.Number of workers per hourNumber of hammers per hour00120236348456560 If the hourly wage for people who make hammers is $17 per hour, then how many workers should the MC Hammer Company hire each hour?

A. 2
B. 1
C. 3
D. 4


Answer: C

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