Which of the following statements is true of the trends in wealth inequality?
A. The share of the top 10 percent, which was 67% in 1989, grew to 75.3% by 2013.
B. The wealth shares of the bottom 90 percent and top 10 percent have decreased by 30% from 1989 to 2013.
C. The wealth shares of the bottom 90 percent and top 10 percent have increased by 30% from 1989 to 2013.
D. The share of the bottom 90 percent, which was 67% in 1989, grew to 75.3% by 2013.
Answer: A
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