Jacob Is Torn Between Two Jobs,grounds Keeper and Street Repair

question 28

Multiple Choice

Jacob is torn between two jobs,grounds keeper and street repair.He is indifferent between the two jobs even though the street repair job pays $25 more per hour.This must mean that

• A)grounds keeper is a less attractive job
• B)grounds keeper enjoys a compensating wage differential of $25
• C)the demand for street repairmen is greater
• D)street repair enjoys a compensating wage differential of $25
• E)the demand for grounds keepers is greater

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