Abby's reservation price for working in a risky job is $5 per hour while Rudy's reservation price for working in a risky job is $8 per hour. Characterize Abby and Rudy's job selections if safe jobs pay $12 per hour and risky jobs pay $18 per hour.
A) Abby and Rudy both work a safe job.
B) Abby works a safe job while Rudy works a risky job.
C) Abby works a risky job while Rudy works a safe job.
D) Abby and Rudy both work risky jobs.
E) Rudy works a risky job while Abby doesn't care which type of job she works.
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