Trevor and Matt both work as farmhands and perform the exact same job tasks. Although they work on different farms, when comparing their wages, they determine that Matt makes $15 per hour, while Trevor only makes $12 per hour. What is most likely the reason for this difference in wages?
A) The compensation for Trevor's job category is lower than that of Matt.
B) Trevor is older and more experienced than Matt.
C) Trevor's employer has less money than Matt's employer.
D) Matt is more productive than Trevor.
E) Matt has been more proactive about asking for a raise than Trevor.

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The most likely reason for this difference in wages is that Matt is more productive than Trevor. Compensation for individuals within a specific job category depends on both the compensation for that job and the individual's productivity. Therefore, two employees with identical jobs may not receive exactly the same pay because of individual differences in performance.

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