Read the Case $9$: Mr$.$ Holmes Bakehouse, and then answer the question.

What challenge did Cadell face in regard to COVID$-19$ specifically because his business was located in California, rather than in another state, perhaps in the Midwest?

a$.$ He was required by state law to continue paying salaries for all of his employees.

b$.$ Since it was one of the first states affected by COVID, he had less time to anticipate what might occur.

c$.$ People in California began eating more healthy options, so his market was much smaller.

d$.$ The price of wheat kept increasing, affecting his profit margin.