Assume police officers and prison guards earn $30,000.Hiring a police officer changes the total benefits of crime prevention from 100 to 120,while hiring a prison guard increases total benefits from 100 to 115.If the crime prevention budget is increased by $30,000,which of the following is the most efficient way to spend the money?

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Hiring a police officer increases the total benefits of crime prevention from 100 to 120, which is a larger increase compared to hiring a prison guard (which increases benefits to 115). Therefore, spending the $30,000 on hiring a police officer is the most efficient option.

Assume Police Officers and Prison Guards Earn $30,000