Charles Sorts Mail at a Local Delivery Office

question 39

Multiple Choice

Charles sorts mail at a local delivery office.He makes $8 an hour and usually works 40 hours a week,and picks up a few extra night shifts regularly.Charles gets a raise and now is earning $10 an hour.In response to this raise,Charles:

• A)will definitely work more,since he can make more each hour he works.
• B)will definitely work less,now that he earns more per hour.
• C)will definitely not change his work habits,and simply enjoy the pay increase.
• D)None of these statements is necessarily true.

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