Suppose a worker is offered a wage of $8 per hour, plus a fixed payment of $100 per day, and he can use 24 hours per day. What is the market rate of substitution between leisure and income?
A. $10
B. $5
C. $8
D. None of the statements is correct.
Answer: C
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