SamApp is a startup company with only 18 employees currently working there. They are in the process of hiring a digital innovation manager, who can develop new offerings for consumers and who is able...

Extracted text: SamApp is a startup company with only 18 employees currently working there. They are in the process of hiring a digital innovation manager, who can develop new offerings for consumers and who is able to keep up with current trends. Paul and John both apply for this position. John is 25-year-old recent university graduate with a masters degree in digital innovation, but no significant full-time experience. Paul is 52-year-old professional with over 30 years of experience in corporate America. SamApp hired John. Paul claims employment discrimination under the ADEA. Does he have a valid claim? A) Yes, because he was more qualified than John, and SamApp did not hire simply because of his age B) Yes, because Paul is 52, placing him in the ADEA protected class, and SamApp hired someone outside the protected class C) No, because the ADEA does not apply to SamApp O D) No, because he was overqualified for this position