Jen is offered a job answering the phone in the State U economics department during lunchtime, from noon to 1 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays. Her reservation wage for this job is $15 per hour. Now suppose the department chair announces that the $150 per week earnings from the job will be divided equally among Jen and 299 other students in the department. How much economic surplus will Jen enjoy each week if she accepts the job?
A. $0.50
B. -$29.00
C. -$29.50
D. -$14.00
Answer: C
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