An apple orchard currently hires 10 workers. The owner estimates that hiring an additional worker would increase apple yields by 20 bushels per day. The price of apples is $15 per bushel. The owner should hire the extra worker if the wage rate is no greater than
a. $50 per day.
b. $150 per day.
c. $200 per day.
d. $300 per day.
D
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