Which of the following is true?
A) The proportion of college degrees earned by women has been virtually unchanged during the last four decades.
B) There was a substantial increase in the earnings of women relative to men in the 1960s and 1970s following the passage of legislation prohibiting employment discrimination against women.
C) The number of women preparing for careers as professionals has declined during the last two decades.
D) In 2010, 57 percent of those completing college degrees were women.

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According to the passage, in 2010, 57 percent of those completing college degrees were women. This is the only statement that is supported by the passage. A is incorrect because the passage mentions an increase in women earning degrees, and B and C are both incorrect as they make claims that are contradicted by the passage.

Which of the Following Is True