United Company Replaces Vera, a Forty-Five-Year-Old Employee, with Wendy

United Company replaces Vera, a forty-five-year-old employee, with Wendy. Vera files a suit against United under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. To establish a prima facie case, Vera must show, among other things, that she is

A) deserving of higher pay than Wendy.
B) generally more dependable than Wendy.
C) older than Wendy.
D) qualified for the position.