Which Statement Best Describes the Relationship Among Gender, Education, and Pay

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the relationship among gender, education, and pay?

• A) Women generally earn less than men do; however, when they have an advanced degree they earn the same amount as men.
• B) Men and women generally earn the same amount except when neither group has any higher education.
• C) Women consistently and in every category earn less than men with an equivalent amount of education.
• D) Men with a university degree earn approximately the same as women with an advanced degree.

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