The Following Information Relates to a Company's Aggregate Production Planning

Multiple Choice

The following information relates to a company's aggregate production planning activities:

Beginning Workforce = 35 workers
Production per Employee = 1,250 units per quarter
Hiring Cost = $500 per worker
Firing Cost = $1,000 per worker
Inventory Carrying Cost = $20 per unit per quarter
If a chase demand strategy is used then the number of workers hired at the start of quarter 2 is

A) 10
B) 20
C) 35
D) 80