Suppose that the market labor supply and labor demand equations are given by Qs = 5W and Qd = 30 - 5W. If a minimum wage is set at $4.00 (W = 4), then:
A. 15 workers will be supplied and demanded.
B. 10 workers will be supplied, but 20 workers will be demanded.
C. 20 workers will be supplied, but only 10 workers will be demanded.
D. 20 workers will be supplied and demanded.
Answer: C
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