Which of the following statements/statistics about women in the workforce is incorrect?
A)The number of women in the labor force increased from 31.5 million in 1970 to 65 million in 2008.
B)Women earn 49 percent of all doctorates and 60 percent of master's degrees.
C)There has been little increase in the number of women CEOs.
D)On average, women earn 90% of what men earn from work.

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The statement "On average, women earn 90% of what men earn from work" is incorrect. According to recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, women on average earn 82 cents for every dollar earned by men. This wage gap is even greater for women of color.

Which of the Following Statements/statistics About Women in the Workforce