A Radio Manufacturer Is Experiencing Theft Problems at Its Warehouse

Multiple Choice

A radio manufacturer is experiencing theft problems at its warehouse and has decided to hire security guards to reduce the thefts. The firm wants to minimize the net cost of warehouse thefts.

$\begin{array}{ll} \text { Number of}& \text {Number of Radios }\\ \text { Security Guards}& \text { Stolen Per Week}\\0 & 50 \\1 & 30 \\2 & 20 \\3 &14 \\4 & 8 \\5 & 6 \\\end{array}$
-If each security guard is paid $200 a week and the cost of a stolen radio is $50, how many security guards should the firm hire?

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
E) 5