You Own a Pizza Shop Called "Pizzas'R' Us If You Operate One Hour Every Day, What Is the Are

question 23

Multiple Choice

You own a pizza shop called "Pizzas'R' Us". Currently you are paying your cooks an hourly wage of $20. You sell a medium pizza for $10. By hiring more cooks, you can increase your pizza production as shown in the following table. $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \begin{array} { l } \text { Number of } \\\text { cooks }\end{array} & \begin{array} { l } \text { Total production of } \\\text { pizzas each hour }\end{array} \\\hline 0 & 0 \\\hline 1 & 4 \\\hline 2 & 7 \\\hline 3 & 9 \\\hline 4 & 10 \\\hline 5 & 10 \\\hline\end{array}$$ If you operate one hour every day, what is the marginal cost of hiring the 4^th cook?

• A) $10
• B) $20
• C) $40
• D) $60

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Definitions:

Linear Programming

A mathematical method used to determine the best possible outcome or solution from a given set of parameters or requirements, subject to certain constraints.

Aggregate Plan

An operational activity that involves translating annual and quarterly business plans into broad labor and output plans for the intermediate term of 3 to 18 months.

Material Cost

The total cost associated with the raw materials and components used in manufacturing a product.

Hourly Wage

A rate of pay based on the number of hours worked, distinct from salary pay which is fixed regardless of hours worked.