Which one of the following will most likely be harmed by legislation exempting teenagers from the minimum wage?
A) a high school student seeking a part-time job
B) a high-skilled, 30-year-old worker who is unlikely to compete with low-skilled teenagers in the employment market
C) a large family that often employs the services of low-skilled, part-time workers
D) an illiterate 40-year-old worker with few labor skills

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An illiterate 40-year-old worker with few labor skills would likely be harmed because they might be directly competing with teenagers for low-skilled jobs. If teenagers are exempt from the minimum wage, employers might prefer hiring them over the 40-year-old worker due to lower labor costs.

Which One of the Following Will Most Likely Be Harmed