How Do the Incomes of Single Fathers Compare with Those

question 22

Multiple Choice

How do the incomes of single fathers compare with those of single mothers?

• A) They are about the same.
• B) Single fathers make more money than single mothers in urban areas, but not in rural areas.
• C) Single mothers with only one child make more money than single fathers, but not mothers with more children.
• D) Single fathers make considerably more money than single mothers.

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