Question: Dale's Dance Studio currently has three full-time instructors who are each paid $2,500 per month. A dance instructor can only work a maximum of 100 hours per month because instruction normally takes place at night. They do receive $2,500 even if they do not work 100 hours, however. Part-time instructors can be hired at a cost of $40 per hour. Dale's has forecasted that demand for the next six months will be as follows:
Should Dale hire more full-time instructors or rely on part-time instructors to meet demand?