Harold Brown Runs a Company That Sells Encyclopedia Sets for $250.The

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Multiple Choice

Harold Brown runs a company that sells encyclopedia sets for $250.The following schedule indicates the number of sets per week that are sold as employment increases.

If Brown's costs increase by $1,300 per week as additional workers are employed,how many workers should be employed in order to maximize profit?

• A)five
• B)six
• C)seven
• D)eight

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