The owner of a driving range is trying to determine the value of hiring additional part time help.If she is able to hire someone to work in the shop for 15 hours per week for $10 per hour, she estimates that she can teach approximately 10 additional lessons for which she charges $40 per lesson.The value of hiring a new employee is:
A)$400
B)$250
C)$150
D)$100

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The value of hiring a new employee can be calculated by subtracting the cost of the employee from the additional revenue generated. The additional revenue from 10 lessons at $40 each is $400. The cost of the employee for 15 hours at $10 per hour is $150. Therefore, the value of hiring the new employee is $400 - $150 = $250.

The Owner of a Driving Range Is Trying to Determine