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Coffee Shop Staffing Analysis

A coffee shop manager is trying to determine the optimal number of baristas to have on staff during the morning rush. The shop has a fixed number of espresso machines and a fixed amount of counter space. The manager collects the following data on output per hour:

Number of BaristasCoffees Served per Hour
130
270
3100
4120

Based on this table, describe the effect on the additional number of coffees served as each new barista is hired. What does this pattern suggest about the decision to continue adding more staff?

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Updated 2025-09-15

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