According to national statistics, the average salary for women in the U.S. is approximately ____ of the average salary for men.
A) 57%
B) 98%
C) 50%
D) 82%

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The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that as of the first quarter of 2021, women's median weekly earnings are 82% of men's median weekly earnings. This means that, on average, women earn 82 cents for every dollar earned by men.

According to National Statistics, the Average Salary for Women in the U.S