A Firm Employs Pam to Assemble Personal Computers

question 113

Multiple Choice

A firm employs Pam to assemble personal computers. Pam can assemble 1 computer if she works 1 hour, 4 computers in 2 hours, 8 computers in 3 hours, 10 computers in 4 hours, and 11 computers in 5 hours. Each computer consists of a motherboard that costs $200, a hard drive that costs $100, a case that costs $20, a monitor that costs $200, a keyboard that costs $60 and a mouse that costs $20. The cost of employing Pam is $40 per hour. The firm sells each computer for $640. How many hours should the firm employ Pam to maximize its benefit from her employment?

• A) 1 hour
• B) 2 hours
• C) 3 hours
• D) 4 hours

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Definitions:

Epididymis

A long, coiled tube situated behind the testis, where sperm mature and are stored.

Glans Penis

The sensitive bulbous structure at the distal end of the penis, encompassing the urethral meatus.

Prepuce

The fold of skin covering the glans of the penis in males and the clitoral glans in females; also known as foreskin.

Pelvic Cavity

The body cavity located in the lower abdomen, bordered by the pelvic bones, and contains reproductive organs, the bladder, and the rectum.