A farmer who has fixed amounts of land and capital finds that total product is 24 for the first worker hired; 32 when two workers are hired; 37 when three are hired; and 40 when four are hired. The farmer's product sells for $3 per unit and the wage rate is $13 per worker. How many workers should the farmer hire?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: C
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