Carmen is in the first quartile (bottom) of the pay range and she has displayed superior performance this year. Hugo is in the fourth quartile (top) of the pay range and he has also displayed superior performance this year. In terms of percentage of pay:
A) Carmen will receive a higher raise than Hugo
B) Hugo and Carmen will receive equal raises
C) Hugo will receive a higher raise than Carmen
D) Carmen will receive the same raise as Hugo, but she will be promoted to the second quartile.
E) None of the above are correct.

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Given that Carmen is in the first quartile (bottom) of the pay range and has displayed superior performance, she is likely to receive a higher percentage raise compared to Hugo, who is already in the fourth quartile (top) of the pay range. Organizations often give higher percentage raises to lower-paid employees who perform exceptionally well to motivate them and help adjust their pay to be more in line with their performance and market rates.

Carmen Is in the First Quartile (Bottom) of the Pay