In the United States today, how do women's earnings compare to men's?

A. Women's earnings are finally about equal to men's.
B. Women earn about 90 percent of what men do.
C. Women earn about 80 percent of what men do.
D. Women earn about 70 percent of what men do.


Answer: C

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