Which of the following is true?
A) Employers who discriminate against women will have lower costs than rival firms that hire employees strictly on the basis of merit (productivity).
B) On average, the number of hours worked per year by women in the labor force is greater than the hours worked by men in the labor force.
C) The female/male earnings ratio is substantially higher for never married persons than for those married with a spouse present.
D) As the proportion of women preparing for careers as professionals has increased in recent decades, the earnings of women have declined relative to those for men.

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Studies have shown that never married women tend to earn more than their married counterparts as they have fewer caregiving responsibilities and are more likely to pursue and advance in their careers. A, B, and D are incorrect statements. Discrimination against women can lead to a less diverse workforce and potential legal costs. On average, men work more hours per year than women, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And while the proportion of women preparing for professional careers has increased, the gender wage gap has only narrowed slightly.

Which of the Following Is True