Richard interviews Mark and Mary for a position as a security guard in his company. He thinks Mark is a better fit for the job because Mark is 20 and has plenty of years left to be a security guard while Mary is 55 and is near the end of her career. This is an example of ____ discrimination.
A) Age
B) Gender
C) Pay
D) Pregnancy
E) Sexual orientation

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The employer is basing his decision on Mark's age as an indicator of his potential to have a longer career as a security guard, and assuming that because Mary is older, she will not be able to continue in the role for as long. This is an example of age discrimination.

Richard Interviews Mark and Mary for a Position as a Security