Which statement is true concerning federal vs$.$ state minimum wage laws?

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A$.$ Companies with fewer than $50$ workers need not pay the federal minimum wage

B$.$ Companies in states with a minimum wage law may disregard the federal minimum wage

C$.$ Companies must pay the higher of the federal$-$ or state$-$mandated minimum wage

D$.$ Companies can pay the federal minimum wage regardless of state wage rates