Studies conclude that one quarter to one third of the wage gap between blacks and whites:
A)has reduced substantially and has almost merged.
B)has disappeared in the past decade.
C)was the result of discrimination.
D)is less uneven than the overall distribution of income.
E)follows approximately the same pattern as the overall distribution of income.

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Studies have concluded that one quarter to one third of the wage gap between blacks and whites is the result of discrimination. This means that a significant portion of the wage gap can be attributed to systemic and societal issues related to race rather than just differences in education or experience.

Studies Conclude That One Quarter to One Third of the Wage