Suppose Firm A and Firm B sell their output in the same output market, purchase inputs in the same input markets and use the same production technology. The only difference between the two firms is that Firm A hires only women and Firm B hires only men. That is: WF(1+ dA) < WM  and WF(1+ dB)>WM* Which firm will earn a higher profit? A. Firm A will earn a higher profit. B. Firm B will earn a higher profit. C. Both firms will earn the same profit. D. Their relative profit cannot be determined.

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