You can imagine them asking each other: "What's a good round number?  $50,000?"  "What, that wouldn't buy a week at a good vacation resort!  Are we sure that's the right amount?"  "Oh, Good Lord, I'm not talking about us, I'm talking about the plebes who run small businesses, you Silly Goose."  "OK, if you're sure.  $50,000 it is.  Now, pass the camembert."

C.