Between 1980 and 2010, the share of income of one quintile increased; the share of all other quintiles fell during the same period. Which quintile saw their share of income increase?
A) The richest quintile
B) The middle quintile
C) The lowest quintile
D) The third quintile

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According to the information given, only one quintile saw an increase in their share of income, while all the other quintiles saw a decrease. Therefore, the answer must be the quintile that had the highest income to begin with, which is the richest quintile.

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