Cindy is a baker and runs a large cupcake shop. She has already hired 11 employees and is thinking of hiring a 12th. Cindy estimates that a 12th worker would cost her $100 per day in wages and benefits while increasing her total revenue from $2,600 per  day to $2,750 per day. Should Cindy hire a 12th worker? a. Yes. b. No. c. You need more information to figure this out.

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Chapter13: Factor Markets: With Emphasis On The Labor Market
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Cindy is a baker and runs a large cupcake shop. She has already hired 11 employees and is thinking of hiring a 12th. Cindy estimates that a 12th worker would cost her $100 per day in wages and benefits while increasing her total revenue from $2,600 per  day to $2,750 per day. Should Cindy hire a 12th worker? a. Yes. b. No. c. You need more information to figure this out.

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