A Radio Manufacturer Is Experiencing Theft Problems at Its Warehouse

question 75

Multiple Choice

A radio manufacturer is experiencing theft problems at its warehouse and has decided to hire security guards to reduce the thefts.The firm wants to minimize the net cost of warehouse thefts. $\begin{array}{c}\begin{array}{c}\text {Number of}\\\text { Security Guards}\\0\\1\\2\\3\\4\\5\\\end{array}\begin{array}{c}\text {Number of Radios}\\\text { Stolen Per Week }\\50\\30\\20\\14\\8\\6\\\end{array}\end{array}$
Given the above info,if the cost of a stolen radio is $25,what is the MOST the firm would be willing to pay to hire the first security guard?

• A)$200
• B)$250
• C)$500
• D)$750

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