Optimizing Work-Leisure Allocation
A freelance graphic designer currently works 10 hours a day, leaving 14 hours for other activities. At this level of work, they would be willing to give up one hour of free time if they were paid an additional $40. However, their current projects allow them to earn $60 for an additional hour of work. Explain why this allocation of time is inefficient and describe the change that would lead to a better outcome for the designer.
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