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

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older than the person who replaced her.

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generally more dependable than the individual who replaced her.

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qualified for the position.

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deserving of higher pay than the individual who replaced her.