Since 1980 the earnings of middle-aged college-educated males has ________ relative to those of high-school-educated males; and the earnings of middle-aged college-educated females has ________ relative to those of high-school-educated females.

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The question is asking about the relative earnings of different groups over time. The word "relative" means we are comparing the earnings of different groups to each other, not just looking at changes in earnings for each group separately. According to the information given, the earnings of middle-aged college-educated males has increased relative to those of high-school-educated males, which means the gap between their earnings has widened. Similarly, the earnings of middle-aged college-educated females has also increased relative to those of high-school-educated females, although there may still be a gender wage gap. Therefore, the best answer is A.

Since 1980 the Earnings of Middle-Aged College-Educated Males Has ________