Matt is offered a job driving the campus shuttle bus from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each Monday. His reservation wage for this job is $7 per hour. Now suppose the director offers Matt $50 per hour, but also announces that the earnings from the job will be divided equally among Matt and the 99 other students who live in Matt's dorm. Will Matt accept this job?
A. Yes, although accepting the job means a negative surplus for Matt, still it's better than having no job.
B. Yes, accepting the job means a positive surplus for Matt.
C. No, although accepting the job means a positive surplus for Matt, still it's not the best option for him.
D. No, accepting the job means a negative surplus for Matt.
Answer: D
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