The following table shows the relationship between the number of workers employed and outputs at Wendy’s Café.   Number of Workers Cups of Coffee Produced (per day) 1 50 2 95 3 135 4 170 5 200 6 225           Suppose the market price of each cup of coffee is $20, and the market daily wage for each worker is $800. In order to maximize profit, how many workers should Wendy’s Café employ? Explain and show the steps of your calculations.

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  • The following table shows the relationship between the number of workers employed and outputs at Wendy’s Café.

 

Number of Workers

Cups of Coffee Produced

(per day)

1

50

2

95

3

135

4

170

5

200

6

225

 

        Suppose the market price of each cup of coffee is $20, and the market daily wage for each worker is $800. In order to maximize profit, how many workers should Wendy’s Café employ? Explain and show the steps of your calculations.  

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