A toy manufacturer is experiencing quality problems on its assembly line. Every defective toy that leaves the factory costs the firm $20. The firm has decided to hire quality inspectors to catch defective toys before they leave the factory.
Given the above information, if each inspector is paid $100 a day, how many inspectors should the firm hire to minimize the total cost of defective toys?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Answer: A
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