Travis,a University Student,is Considering What He Should Do for Summer

question 109

Multiple Choice

Travis,a university student,is considering what he should do for summer employment.Two recruiters show up at his school in search of summer workers.Recruiter A is looking for workers to help a disaster relief agency distribute food aid in Greece.Recruiter B is looking for custodial help to clean motel rooms in a motel located near the entrance to Jasper National Park.Travis is carefully considering the options that each recruiter presents.On the basis of knowledge obtained in his economics class,what is Travis likely to conclude

• A)If the motel job requires some night-shift work, wages are likely to be lower than otherwise.
• B)The job that is likely to be the most fun is more likely to have a higher wage.
• C)If the motel job doesn't require any special skills, the wage offer is likely to be lower than otherwise.
• D)The motel job is less pleasant, will attract fewer applicants, and will have a higher wage.

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