Marilee and Mark were both employed while they were married. They have been divorced about one year, and Marilee has custody of the children. Which of the following is likely to be true?
A. Their respective standards of living are about the same.
B. Marilee's standard of living has gone up since the divorce.
C. Marilee's standard of living has gone down since the divorce.
D. Mark's standard of living has gone up since the divorce.
Answer: C
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