Bill and Hillary both work for the same bakery.Bill is an expert pastry chef who begins baking at 4a.m.Hillary is a bookkeeper who works a regular 9-5 work day.Bill earns twice as much as Hillary.Which of the statements is correct?
A) Because the male worker earns a higher salary than the female worker, the employer must be discriminating against women.
B) If bookkeepers at most other bakeries earn equivalent salaries to pastry chefs, the employer must be discriminating against women.
C) If starting work at 4 a.m. is an unattractive characteristic of a baker job, the employer is likely to be paying a compensating differential.
D) All of the above could be correct.

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Option A is incorrect because the salary alone does not imply discrimination against women. Option B is incorrect because it makes an assumption not provided in the statement. Option C is the best choice because starting work at 4 a.m. may not be desirable for many people and therefore a higher salary can be offered as a compensating differential.

Bill and Hillary Both Work for the Same Bakery