In 1965, Women Did Seven Hours of Housework for Every

question 1

Multiple Choice

In 1965, women did seven hours of housework for every hour that men put in; in 2005, it was nearly__________.

• A) one hour
• B) one and a half hours
• C) two hours
• D) three hours

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