Maria operates a persimmon orchard in southeastern Oklahoma.She pays her workers $248 per week to pick and process persimmons,and she sells her persimmons for $6 per bushel.If she adds one more worker and that worker can pick and process 44 bushels per week,what will be the profit for Maria from hiring that worker?
A)$0
B)$16
C)$264
D)$544

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The additional worker can pick and process 44 bushels per week, generating $6 * 44 = $264 in revenue. Subtracting the worker's weekly wage of $248 from this amount gives a profit of $264 - $248 = $16.

Maria Operates a Persimmon Orchard in Southeastern Oklahoma