What was the most encouraging economic development for women in the late twentieth century?
A) Women's wages largely closed the gap with men's wages.
B) Women made great progress in entering male-dominated professions.
C) The number of female business owners increased greatly.
D) The number of women serving on corporate boards grew rapidly.
E) The Equal Rights Amendment was ratified in 1982.
Answer: C
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