The table below shows how the number of workers employed per hour by a profit-maximising firm affects its total output per hour and the price at which it can sell that output.
| Number of workers | Total output per hour | Price (£) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 8.00 |
| 2 | 11 | 7.00 |
| 3 | 18 | 6.00 |
| 4 | 24 | 5.50 |
| 5 | 28 | 5.00 |
The firm pays its workers £25 per hour. It has no other variable costs, and its fixed costs are £5 per hour.
How many workers will the firm employ?
2
3
4
5
