If the marginal revenue product of the last worker hired exceeds the marginal factor cost of the worker, the firm would be better served if it

A) hires additional workers.
B) maintains its current level of workers already hired.
C) lays off the last worker hired.
D) None of the above is a good option for a profit-seeking firm.


A

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