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Comparing Hiring Outcomes
Company A and Company B both need to hire software developers. Company A is located in a major tech hub with a very large pool of qualified applicants but offers a wage that is average for the industry. Company B is located in a smaller, remote city with a much smaller pool of qualified applicants but offers a wage significantly above the industry average. Is it certain that Company B will successfully hire more developers per week than Company A? Explain your reasoning by referring to the two primary factors that determine the number of successful hires.
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