How does divorce affect African American families differently than white families?

A) Family income falls more for Black families after divorce than for Whites
B) Black families recoup financial losses more quickly after divorce
C) Family income falls more for white families after a divorce than for Blacks
D) Black children are more likely to live with their fathers than White children after divorce


Answer: A

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