Suppose a fast food restaurant was one of many hiring workers, the minimum wage was $7.25 an hour, and it was paying $7.25 an hour to new employees. Suppose a worker earns a $0.75 raise to $8.00 an hour. Now suppose the minimum wage rises to $8.25 and hour. This worker would be paid

A. $8.00 an hour.
B. $9.00 an hour.
C. $8.25 an hour.
D. somewhere between $8.25 and $9.00 an hour depending on the policies of the restaurant.


Answer: D

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