Maria operates a persimmon orchard in southeastern Ontario.She pays her workers $248 per week to pick and process persimmons,and she sells her persimmons for $6 per kilogram.If she adds one more worker and that worker can pick and process 44 kilograms 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 generates $264 in revenue (44 kg x $6/kg) and costs $248 in wages, resulting in a profit of $16 ($264 - $248).

Maria Operates a Persimmon Orchard in Southeastern Ontario