Based on the labor market diagram below, if the minimum wage is increased from $10 to $12 per hour, the numbered of unemployed workers will increase by ________ workers.
A)5
B)8
C)13
D)15

Question

Based on the labor market diagram below, if the minimum wage is increased from $10 to $12 per hour, the numbered of unemployed workers will increase by ________ workers. 
A)5 
B)8 
C)13 
D)15

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

At a wage of $12 per hours, 80 workers are demanded and 115 workers supplied; so 35 workers cannot find work. At a wage of $10 per hour, 85 workers are demanded and 107 workers supplied; so 22 workers cannot find work. The increased minimum wage has left 13 additional workers unable to find work.

Based on the Labor Market Diagram Below, If the Minimum