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 = 125 workers
Production per Employee = 500 units per quarter
Hiring Cost = $750 per worker
Firing Cost = $1,500 per worker
Inventory Carrying Cost = $10 per unit per quarter
If a chase demand strategy is used the number of workers fired at the start of quarter 3 is

A) 0
B) 40
C) 50
D) 75