The firm would like to increase weekly output by 50 chairs. The firm would most likely enhance profits by:

A. hiring additional craftspersons.

B. leasing additional automated equipment.

C. leasing additional automated equipment and hiring additional craftspersons in equal proportion.

A firm produces handcrafted wooden chairs, employing both skilled craftspersons and automated equipment in its plant. The selling price of a chair is \(€ 100\). A craftsperson earns \(€ 900\) per week and can produce 10 chairs per week. Automated equipment leased for \(€ 800\) per week also can produce 10 chairs per week.