Which of the Following Was the Primary Purpose of the Equal

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was the primary purpose of the Equal Pay Act?

• A) To eliminate situations in which women, working alongside men or replacing men, would be paid lower wages for doing substantially the same job.
• B) To eliminate situations in which women and also men were not paid equally for doing substantially the same job.
• C) To eliminate situations in which women and men were being paid less that deserved for certain types of work.
• D) To eliminate situations in which both men and women were denied overtime compensation and fair working conditions.
• E) To eliminate situations in which men, women, and those of a different national origin were denied overtime compensation and fair working conditions.

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