An Apple Orchard Currently Hires 10 Workers

question 67

Multiple Choice

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.

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Definitions:

Pension Retirement Benefits

Long-term benefits or compensations provided to employees upon retirement, which may include contributions made by the employer to a pension plan.

U.S. Tax Laws

The body of laws governing federal, state, and local taxation in the United States, affecting individuals, businesses, corporations, and other entities.

Postretirement Benefit Expense

The cost incurred by an employer to provide non-pension postretirement benefits such as health care to retired employees, recognized during the period in which the employees render services.

Actual Return

The real profit or loss generated on an investment over a specific period, reflecting the difference between the ending value and the beginning value, adjusted for dividends and interest.