Refer to Table 4-8. Suppose that the quantity of labor supplied increases by 40,000 at each wage level. What are the new free market equilibrium hourly wage and the new equilibrium quantity of labor?

A) W = $9.00; Q = 410,000 B) W = $9.50; Q = 420,000
C) W = $8.00; Q = 390,000 D) W = $8.50; Q = 400,000


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